South Australia’s retirement village reforms commence next week, but not everything changes at once. Some obligations take effect immediately under the Act, while others depend on Regulations that are still being finalised. Here’s how operators should understand the transition, and where to focus right now.
The Victorian Retirement Villages Amendment Act 2025 has been passed but is not yet in force. It must, however, commence no later than 1 May 2026. Now is the time for operators to begin preparing for these changes.


