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Liz Hefren-Webb appointed Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner
Janet Anderson PSM will step down as the Commissioner after six years in the role, with Ms Hefren-Webb’s tenure beginning on January 20, 2025.
Ms Hefren-Webb is currently Deputy Secretary, Social Policy, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. She has a background of senior leadership roles including involvement in the National Redress Scheme and the COVID-19 pandemic response.
I am honoured to have the opportunity to contribute to making aged care services better for older people in Australia,” Ms Hefren-Webb said in an interview with Hello Leaders.
“This is a pivotal time for the aged care sector and those who access aged care services as the new Aged Care Act, that has older people at the centre, begins from 1 July 2025. I look forward to leading the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission through this time of change.”
For more information, and to read the interview, click the link below: