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Most importantly for Older Australians, the election was more focused on the issues that matter to us than any other election I can remember.
We now believe that it is time for a new iteration of the Financial System Inquiry to ensure that the regulatory structure of financial services is fit for purpose in the rapidly evolving circumstances that Australia faces.
We welcomed the proposed Consumer Vulnerability Strategy as a genuine attempt by the AER to improve energy affordability and reduce the barriers that restrict energy customers’ engagement in the market, especially those facing payment hardship.
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 use technology all the time now, and many people are so familiar with it, they think they’re too savvy to be impacted by a scam,” said Ben Young, Westpac Head of Fraud.
The Guideline’s purpose is to facilitate retailers to prepare and issue bills that will make it easy for customers to understand and engage with billing information.
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has a new report out that shares finding on fraudsters being able to access phone and mobile accounts and conduct harmful activity.
COTA Australia’s submission congratulates the signatories on their progress in bedding down the principles of the Energy Charter. We support that some are now targeting actions that move beyond regulatory obligations or ‘business as usual’.