❓ Hon Steve Martin asks about the finalisation, gazettal, and commencement dates of regulations for the Retirement Village Amendment Act 2024, and the reasons for delays. The Attorney General provides estimated timelines and explains the complexity of the drafting process.
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3 December 2025
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Attorney General; Minister for Commerce; Tertiary and International Education; Multicultural Interests
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I refer to the regulations associated with the Retirement Village Amendment Act 2024 , and I ask: (a) when will the regulations be finalised; (b) when will they be gazetted; (c) when will the regulations commence; and (d) why have the regulations been delayed, given the Act was passed last November?
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24 February 2026
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General; Minister for Commerce; Tertiary and International Education; Multicultural Interests
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6 days
(a) They are anticipated to be finalised in the first half of 2026.
(b) 2026.
(c) The day following gazettal.
(d) The scope of reforms and consultation has required significant drafting, including repeal and replacement of the existing Regulations.
(b) 2026.
(c) The day following gazettal.
(d) The scope of reforms and consultation has required significant drafting, including repeal and replacement of the existing Regulations.
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