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COTA welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Select Committee on Electricity Prices. There have been numerous articles in the media in many countries, including Australia, on the adverse impact of rising energy costs on older people, particularly those who are on fixed incomes.

COTA helped create and supports the Fair Go for Pensioners Coalition to push for reforms in the pension system, was a participant in the Harmer Review of pensions and supported the increase in pensions and associated reforms introduced in 2009. It is now time to do the same for people of working age

Grey Areas - Age Barriers to Work in Commonwealth Laws (IP 41), July 2012

This submission recaps the need for, and importance of, aged care reform.

Submission in response to discussion paper from 'Inquiry into the Responsiveness of Australian Government Services to Australia's Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Population' (February 2012) Federation of Ethnic Community Councils Australia Department of Immigration and Citizenship

COTA is putting forward recommendations for action in the 2012-2013 Budget across eight key areas: aged support and care, ageism and age discrimination, housing, reducing the digital divide, essential services, health and income support and workforce participation.