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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
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.