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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

COTA Australia commends the delivery of stimulus measures designed to incentivise employment. COTA Australia does wish to express a number of concerns. No older workers should be displaced due to JobMaker.  Wait times and the rate of JobMaker eligibility should be reconsidered.

A joint submission by 13 national organisations working with older people and carers, in response to the Australian Government's consultation raised in the A New Aged Care Act: the foundations, Consultation Paper No.1.

COTA Australia, in collaboration with CHF, RANZCR, AMSIG and ADIA wrote to the Australian Government raising concerns with a recent recommendation to prevent people 50 years and over from accessing MRI’s on their knees unless recommended by a specialist.

COTA Australia, in May 2023, provided a submission to the Select Committee’s inquiry into the Provision and Access of Dental Services in Australia. Our submission focuses on sharing the views and experiences of people aged 50 years and above with dental services in Australia.

The issues identified in this submission impact many older Australians and the measures outlined here to address these issues have the potential to improve the lives of a large and growing proportion of Australians.