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A new report released today the UTS Ageing Research Collaborative highlights the impact delays to reform of our aged care sector will have on older – and ageing - Australians, COTA Australia, the leading advocacy organisation for older people, says.

The Federal Government’s response to the Quality of Advice Review, which was aimed at improving the accessibility and affordability of quality financial advice, shows a commitment to ensuring consumers – including older people – are given the best possible financial advice, COTA Australia says.

The highly-anticipated NDIS Review report released today includes important recommendations that would protect older Australians with disability, COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – says.

The Federal Government’s release of a consultation paper on the retirement phase Australia’s superannuation system is a positive step towards reforming the system to ensure it provides all Australians with the security and income they need to have the dignified retirement they deserve.

Older Australians and those close to them want human rights embedded in a new Aged Care Act, according to a submission to the government by 13 advocacy organisations for older people and carers being released today.

Legislation being introduced by the Federal Government today is an important step towards breaking the barriers locking some older people out of the workforce.