AUSTRALIA | Nigel Ray and Nicole Sutton have been appointed to the independent Residential Aged Care Accommodation Pricing Review.
The Australian Government said it was pleased to appoint Nigel Ray PSM and Associate Professor Nicole Sutton to conduct an independent review of residential aged care accommodation funding and pricing arrangements.
The Accommodation Pricing Review will look at current settings for the accommodation supplement and accommodation pricing.
The review will focus on how to achieve equitable outcomes for supported residents and contribute to a sustainable sector that can build, upgrade and maintain high-quality accommodation. This was a key recommendation of the Aged Care Taskforce and will help set up the sector for the future.
The independent reviewers will consult widely with residential aged care providers, community organisations and experts in aged care, finance and housing sectors.
A consultation paper is now available for response. Submissions close on 31 October 2025.
Nigel Ray PSM has more than 35 years experience in public policy and economic analysis. Mr Ray served as deputy chair of the Aged Care Taskforce and currently sits on the Housing Australia Board. He was a deputy secretary at Department of Treasury and represented Australia at the G20. Mr Ray was awarded a Public Service Medal (PSM) in 2013 for his contributions to economic policy, including the response to the Global Financial Crisis.
Associate Professor Nicole Sutton is a co-founder of the University of Technology Sydney’s Ageing Research Collaborative (UARC), where she leads partnerships with industry and research leaders. She has deep expertise in areas including accounting, finance and organisational behaviour, and her research informs policy and practice across the aged care sector.
Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, Sam Rae, said this review will make sure the Government has the right arrangements in place to encourage investment in high-quality accommodation that provides the world-class care that loved ones deserve.
“To meet future demand, we will need to boost investment in upgrading existing aged care rooms and build the rooms that our ageing population will need,” said Rae.
“It’s crucial that all older Australians, no matter their means, can access residential aged care when they need it.”
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