This public consultation has now closed
This consultation invited your feedback on the proposed new fees for providers who wish to register, renew or vary their registration. Once we have reviewed and considered all feedback we will publish a public response. Although the consultation period has closed, you can still read the Cost Recovery Consultation Paper and Guide to the Cost Recovery Consultation Paper.
Consultation on the proposed new charging arrangements
The introduction of the new Aged Care Act (new Act) on 1 July 2025 means changes to the regulatory activities we undertake, requiring new charging arrangements.
We currently charge fees to assess applications for new aged care providers and for accrediting and auditing residential aged care services.
To support advice to Government we have suggested the activities and fees that might be charged for under the new Act.
We asked for your feedback on the proposed new fees for providers who wish to register, renew or vary their registration.
This public consultation has now closed.
Once we have reviewed and considered all feedback we will publish a public response.
Cost Recovery
Cost Recovery involves government agencies charging non-government organisations some or all the costs of a specific government activity. This may include providing goods, services or regulation, or a combination of these. This approach is outlined and authorised in the Australian Government’s overarching Cost Recovery Policy and Charging Framework.
We currently recover costs by charging fees to assess some applicants to become registered aged care providers. We also charge fees to audit residential aged care homes.
Our proposed new cost recovery arrangements aim to be fair and robust. Our proposed fee waivers are intended to support providers to enter, operate and remain in the market.
More information
- View our current information on Cost recovery for accreditation
- View the Australian Government Cost Recovery Policy and Australian Government Charging Framework
- View the new Registration categories
- Read our Provider Registration Policy
