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Compliance register
A compliance register records your legal obligations, the source of those obligations, relevant regulators, owners and actions to monitor compliance. Use this example as a starting point and adapt it to your organisation's registration, jurisdiction and services.
| Area | Source | Requirement | Regulator | Owner(s) | Last review | Actions to be implemented | Due date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Health & Safety | Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) | Review and update Emergency Management Plan and ensure workplace hazards and risk control measures are in place. | WorkSafe Victoria | General / Residential Manager; WHS Officer | 01/08/2025 | Test building safety features (sprinkler system, fire hydrants, fire blankets, emergency lighting, exit signs, smoke alarms, evacuation plans) | 1/2/2026 | Completed |
| Human Resources | Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) | Execute background checks to ensure consumer safety. | Fair Work; Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission | Head of HR | 11/04/2025 | 6-monthly background checks for all staff (NDIS worker screening clearance, police certificate) | End of Oct 2026 | Not started |
| Data Privacy | Privacy Act 1988 (Cth); Information Privacy Act 2000 (Vic); Information Management Principles | Protect the privacy of personal information, including health information of consumers, and ensure the confidentiality of records through appropriate storage and security. | Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC); Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission | Information Manager | 05/05/2025 | Annual review of the Privacy and information management policies. Quarterly file audit. | End of May 2026 | In progress |
This is an example of the type of information that can be included in a compliance register. It is the responsibility of each provider to develop and maintain governance tools appropriate for their own circumstances.
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