Recognition of unpaid carers inquiry launched

THE House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has today launched an Inquiry into the recognition of unpaid carers.

Chair of the Committee, Peta Murphy MP said, "This inquiry will examine the effectiveness of the Carer Recognition Act 2010 in acknowledging and raising awareness of the important role of unpaid carers in Australian society, and will consider if legislative reform is needed.

"The committee wants to hear from individual unpaid carers, carers’ representatives and advocacy organisations so it can make meaningful recommendations to government."

The committee is seeking written submissions, ideally of no more than 10 pages, on the inquiry terms of reference by Friday, August 11, 2023. The inquiry is not considering the adequacy of payments for carers.

People who want to tell their story, but have concerns about privacy, can ask for their submission to be published without name, or for the submission to be received confidentially and not published by the committee.

Further information about the inquiry, including the terms of reference, is available on the inquiry webpage.

 

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