From a general commercial law practice, in the late 1990’s Rodney developed a special focus in Elder Law. He contributed to introducing that part of legal practice to New South Wales through the University of Western Sydney course in Elder Law in 1999 and the publication of articles, presentation of seminars and the publication of the first comprehensive practice text, Elder Law in Australia, Lexis Nexis, 2nd edn, Sydney 2012. He is a member of the Elder Law & Succession Committee of the Law Society of NSW. Rodney is now part of the firm Elderlaw-the legal practice, in Martin Place, Sydney and formerly a member of the NSW Law Society’s Elder Abuse Working Group. Rodney’s main current projects are to run a case on unlawful restraint in aged care and to promote a proposal to criminalise elder abuse to facilitate access to justice for people in rural remote and regional areas who otherwise may not be able to afford legal remedies.
Recorded Interactive Webinar: The New Aged Care Era: Key Duties, Rights and Risks Under the 2025 Reforms
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About the Webinar
From November 2025, the most significant overhaul of Australia’s aged care system in a generation takes effect, with the commencement of the Aged Care Act 2024 and related reforms under the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 and the Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Levy Amendment Bill 2025. This session will help practitioners get across the new legislative landscape and the implications for elder law clients, residential care providers, and their advisers. Topics include:
- Key features of the Aged Care Act 2024 and how it reshapes the system
- The role of a “supporter” and its impact on decision-making and client rights
- Changes to residential care fundinag and the practical effect of the “no worse off” principle
- The new positive duty for providers to uphold the Statement of Rights for older Australians
- Accountability measures for providers and their leadership, including compensation pathways
- New Quality Standards and stronger regulatory powers to protect older Australians from harm
- Expanded whistleblower protections
- The new regulatory framework in practice:
- Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission
- Independent Complaints Commissioner
- Department of Health & Aged Care
- Inspector-General of Aged Care
Presented By
Rodney Lewis
Senior Solicitor, Elderlaw Sydney, NSWWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for succession lawyers – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
CPD Information
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