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COTA Australia Chief Executive, Ian Yates, said that while Australia has taken some steps in learning how to end ageism, there here is still a very long way to go.
When the Government’s Jobs Summit happens in September, eliminating ageism should be central to the agenda. Australia cannot afford to keep wasting so much talent and opportunity.
Most importantly for Older Australians, the election was more focused on the issues that matter to us than any other election I can remember.
Right now, people over 65 with significant disabilities are denied the same care, support and services delivered to other Australians, simply because of their age.
The 2022 Federal Election is so far proving to be positive for Older Australians.
COTA Australia has been keeping track of policies important to older people at the election, as they’re announced by parties and candidates.
For the help of candidates and their supporters, COTA Australia has prepared a Candidates’ Guide to Older Australians.
The Agenda covers 12 public policy areas and includes 37 recommendations for the 47th Parliament of Australia.
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia hopes that throughout the election campaign the voices of Australia’s older people will be heard – both through political action and through media coverage.
We welcome the opportunity to submit this submission in advance of the 2022/23 Federal Budget.
COTA Australia strongly supports the principle of non-discrimination and specifically supports the legislative package’s intention to remove any discrimination on the basis of religion
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, the peak body for older Australians, has welcomed the announcement of further funding for aged care reform in today’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.