February 2017 - COTA continues its call for current and future governments to take a long-term, strategic, integrated policy approach to population ageing, and a fair, equitable and productive policy approach towards current and future cohorts of older Australians.
Older Australians need a comprehensive plan from the Australian Government, demonstrating that all areas of Government are thinking and acting in a coordinated fashion to improve the lives of mature age and older Australians.
Our submission also challenges the reinstatement of the Liquid Assets Waiting Period and failure to address a much-needed permanent increase to the base rate of Jobseeker.
In the COVID-19 response Budget in October, we urge the Federal Government to prioritise the following areas:Pensions and Income Support
Future Retirement Income Policy
Aged Care Reform
Employment of older Australians
Housing
A whole-of-Government approach to an Ageing Australia