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This 2012 survey was designed to collect detailed data on attitudes, experiences and behaviour. Two phases of consumer research were undertaken to explore the attitudes and experiences of older Australians to travel insurance.
COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older people – welcomed news today that the ACCC will receive funding to tackle excessive surcharges today, as well as the Federal Government’s indication that it will investigate the option of banning debit card surcharging from 1 January 2026,
The Federal Government’s announcement today that it will require super to be paid on payday, is a long-awaited reform that will make a significant difference to the retirement incomes of older Australians, COTA Australia says.
In August 2024, COTA Australia contributed to a community and consumer submission ably coordinated and prepared by the Justice and Equity Centre.
Media Release – Cost of living action needed to support older Australians.
COTA Australia – the leading advocacy organisation for older Australians – welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to providing cost of living relief for all Australians, including older Australians.
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 Federal Government needs to use the Intergenerational Report released today as the springboard we need to start taking real action to improve services for Australians of all ages, COTA Australia says.
The Federal Government’s 2023 Budget provides relief on the pressures many older Australians are experiencing.
The closure of bank branches, and potentially Australia Post, in favour of digitisation will leave many areas and the older people who reside there without services.
Forcing people to deal with a lack of access to basic services is not the answer.
This is a budget that has kept its promises to older Australians and gone further in some areas.
This is a budget that has kept its promises to older Australians and gone further in some areas