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Automated decision-making bill a welcome move but more safeguards are urgently needed

The Federal Government must urgently introduce consistent safeguards for automated decision-making, with aged care showing the risks of allowing technology to outpace protections, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia says. COTA Chief Executive, Patricia Sparrow, said the private members bill introduced by Independent MP Kate Chaney today shows what practical safeguards look like in legislation and should provide further momentum for the government to deliver its promised whole-of-government framework.

7th September, 2026

Support at Home

CHSP extension provides certainty; focus must now be on delivering care

Announcement that Commonwealth Home Support Program will be extented provides much-needed certainty, but the focus must now turn to ensuring the systems deliver for older Australians.

20th August, 2026

Aged Care

More work needed to improve aged care assessments and reduce wait times

Last night’s Four Corners report put a human face to the experiences of older Australians navigating the reformed aged care system and highlighted the need for further improvements to aged care assessments, wait times and funding, COTA Australia says.

18th August, 2026

Aged Care

COTA Australia backs Inspector-General’s call to keep older people at the heart of reform

COTA Australia has welcomed the National Press Club address by outgoing Aged Care Inspector-General Natalie Siegel-Brown, saying it was a timely reminder that Australia’s aged care reforms must ultimately be judged by one measure: whether they improve the lives of older Australians.

16th July, 2026

Aged Care

Aged care assessment changes step towards ensuring people get right care at the right time: COTA Australia

The government today announced reforms to aged care assessment, including an escalation process to allow increased human oversight as part of determining the right level of support.

2nd July, 2026

Support at Home

Aged Care Reform Explained – Webinar series available to view.

We’ve heard from many older people and their families about the impacts they’ve experienced since the Aged Care reforms commenced nearly 6 months ago. The 3 webinar sessionss will address a number of these issues.

30th June, 2026

Support at Home

Right care at the right time still out of reach for too many older Australians: COTA Australia

Recent moves to address aged care wait times and concerns about Support at Home assessments are important steps, but the latest figures show too many older Australians are still waiting for the support they need, COTA Australia says.

5th June, 2026

Support at Home

New Support at Home protections welcome, but pricing pressures remain

Older people need strong pricing protections that genuinely reduce costs and stop older people being exposed to excessive or unreasonable pricing over the long term – not rushed measures that risk locking in inflated prices, COTA Australia says.

19th May, 2026

Support at Home

Support at Home Survey – What is your experience?

If you are 50 years or over and are seeking or using aged care services at home, or if you care for or support someone who does, we want to understand what this has been like for you. Please take 5 minutes to participate and help us support your voice to parliament.

11th May, 2026

Support at Home

Investment in aged care welcome relief for older Australians, but more reform needed

The Federal Government’s latest investment in aged care is a welcome step towards delivering the system older Australians and their families deserve, COTA Australia says.

22nd April, 2026

Aged Care

Aged Care showers: A welcome move to remove ‘price tag anxiety’ and return focus to clinical care

While today’s reported $1 billion budget commitment on showering, dressing and continence management is a very important change that will make a real difference to the lives of older people, there’s still more to do in aged care.

22nd April, 2026

Support at Home

COTA Australia submission on IHACPA Pricing Framework for Australian Support at Home Aged Care Services 2027-28

This submission argues that the Support at Home pricing approach should support and inform a system that delivers transparent and understandable “value for money” choices for aged care participants.

20th April, 2026

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Topic: Aged Care

Automated decision-making bill a welcome move but more safeguards are urgently needed

CHSP extension provides certainty; focus must now be on delivering care

More work needed to improve aged care assessments and reduce wait times

COTA Australia backs Inspector-General’s call to keep older people at the heart of reform

Aged care assessment changes step towards ensuring people get right care at the right time: COTA Australia

Aged Care Reform Explained – Webinar series available to view.

Right care at the right time still out of reach for too many older Australians: COTA Australia

New Support at Home protections welcome, but pricing pressures remain

Support at Home Survey – What is your experience?

Investment in aged care welcome relief for older Australians, but more reform needed

Aged Care showers: A welcome move to remove ‘price tag anxiety’ and return focus to clinical care

COTA Australia submission on IHACPA Pricing Framework for Australian Support at Home Aged Care Services 2027-28

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