19 Nov 2025

LexisNexis Legal Talk Podcast: The New Aged Care Act – What Lawyers Need to Know

In this episode of LexisNexis® Legal Talk Podcast, host Kiren Chitkara and guest Greg Russo explore the New Aged Care Act and supporting framework, which came into effect on 1 November 2025.

The discussion offers practical insights and highlights the shift from a provider-focused system to a rights-based framework, centred on the dignity, autonomy, and wellbeing of older Australians. Key reforms include the introduction of a Statement of Rights and Statement of Principles, alongside new regulatory and accountability structures that strengthen oversight and quality standards.

The conversation also examines changes to service delivery, with a single entry and assessment framework, changes to financial arrangements for aged care, the launch of the new Support at Home program and the impact that these changes will have for legal practitioners in the succession and elder law space.

[View:https://youtu.be/HHWAIC2GFJg?si=65r4MmZbtSIuEtLA:763:459]

Hosts

Greg Russo, Accredited Specialist & LexisNexis Author

Greg Russo is a leading Victorian succession law solicitor with nearly 30 years’ experience in planning, administration, and litigation. With a mathematics background, he simplifies complex tax, trust, and estate issues. A LIV Accredited Specialist, educator, and presenter, he’s recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a top Wills and Estates and Succession Planning lawyer.

Kiren Chitkara, LexisNexis Legal Writer

Kiren has experience in major international and Australian firms, trustee companies, and multidisciplinary practices. Specialising in succession law, she works across wills, estates, trusts, powers of attorney, estate administration, probate, superannuation, VCAT matters, and aged care, handling succession issues across multiple Australian jurisdictions.

Kiren completed her law degree and Corporate and Commercial LLM in the UK. Since coming to Australia she has completed the Diploma in Law and Practical Legal Training in Australia.