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We have reviewed the budget and prepared this policy alert for older Australians.
The Federal Government’s 2023 Budget provides relief on the pressures many older Australians are experiencing.
COTA Australia looks forward to working with the Government to improve the position of older Australians. We are pleased to see the bipartisan agenda for a better aged care system will continue.
Addressing structural inequalities and ensuring every Australian can contribute to the full will make Australia wealthier, both economically and culturally.
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
“Now I know. It’s hard to land yourself a decent job when you fall on the other side of 40. 53 and redundant! No exactly how I wanted my career to pan out. Plus, receiving this news on a Friday afternoon … left me devastated.”
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.
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.