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In forceUpdated to 1 Jul 2026
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Part 1 · Preliminary

4. Purposes of Act

The purposes of this Act are to regulate the operation of licensable SRHs, so as to ensure —

(a)

the safety, welfare and wellbeing of residents of the licensable SRHs; and (b)continuity of the provision of —

(i)

residential accommodation; and

(ii)

care, biopsychosocial intervention or support to carry out daily activities,to residents of the licensable SRHs.

Part 2

Licensing of Operators Ofsocial Residential Homes

Part 3

Special Duties of Licensees

Part 4

Approval of Key Appointment Holders, Persons‑In‑Charge and Persons Performing Duties in Licensable Social Residential Homes

Part 5

Codes of Practice and Directions

Part 6

Step‑In Arrangements for Licensees

Part 7

Regulatory Actions

Part 8

Protection of Residents

Part 9

Enforcement

Part 10

Appeals

Part 11

Administration

Part 12

Miscellaneous

Part 13

Repeal, Consequential and Related Amendments to Other Acts and Final Provisions

Schedules