Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Bills
Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2024
Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2024
Introduction and first reading
That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Retirement Villages Act 1986, to make minor amendments to other acts and for other purposes.
Motion agreed to.
Tim McCURDY (Ovens Valley) (09:36): I request a brief explanation of the bill.
Gabrielle WILLIAMS (Dandenong – Minister for Government Services, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Public and Active Transport) (09:36): The bill introduces several reforms to strengthen the regulatory framework and consumer protections for those living in retirement villages so they age and live with dignity. This includes providing more consistent protections for retirement village residents, enabling residents to make informed decisions about retirement living and assisting residents and operators to resolve disputes effectively, fairly and accessibly.
Read first time.
Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.