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As the world marks the International Day of Older Persons, this year’s UN theme of Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives highlights the need for a long term, whole-of-government plan for …
The latest Intergenerational Report reinforces the need for a long-term, whole-of-government action plan to make Australia a better place to grow older, COTA Australia says.
The report released by the Treasurer today shows Australians are expected to live longer, while also recognising the significant contribution older Australians continue to make to the economy and broader community.
COTA Australia’s submission argues that mature-age jobseekers, and older women returning to work after caring responsibilities in particular, must be designed into the new employment services system from the outset, not treated as an afterthought.
The Federal Government’s move to lift the Low-Income Super Tax Offset (LISTO) will deliver a significant superannuation boost to millions of lower-paid workers – many of them women – and make the system fairer, COTA Australia says.
The introduction of legislation requiring super to be paid on payday is a crucial move that will make a significant difference to the retirement incomes of older Australians, COTA Australia …
Australia needs a national action plan to address ageism, unlock older people’s participation and protect their rights, COTA Australia says. The call comes as the world marks International Day of …
COTA Australia’s submission to the Treasurer’s 2025 Economic Reform Roundtable says older people are not a burden, but a major opportunity for Australia’s future. The submission discusses four big areas of untapped productivity.
Australian workers witness ageism and age discrimination in workplaces from the age of 45. Ironically, this age bracket are realistically at their peak of both experience and skills and are …
Legislation being introduced by the Federal Government today is an important step towards breaking the barriers locking some older people out of the workforce.
Addressing the barriers keeping many older people out of the workforce is crucial – and today’s employment whitepaper takes some steps towards breaking down those barriers, COTA Australia says.
Australia needs to harness the benefits of older people remaining in the workforce, but those discussions need to be focused on the benefit for older people, the economy and people of all ages rather than be set up to pit one generation against the other.
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.