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A new landmark report has found the majority of older Australians feel a decade younger than their current age, overwhelmingly support assisted dying legislation, and nearly half feel less valued by society than when they were younger.   

Older Australians and their families will for the first time have access to provide or read an online ‘Consumer Review’ of any aged care provider across Australia and request online information from those aged care providers who elect to participate in the ‘Provider Comparison’ tool.

Government survey findings showing almost a third of Australian employers break the law by setting an age limit for job applicants demonstrates how much effort is still required to fight ageism in the workforce.

The Aged Care Royal Commission must investigate an appropriate range of penalties for neglect, excessive restraint and abuse in residential aged care and the need for more effective monitoring of staff, including the use of CCTV cameras, in light of shocking incidents reported by Four Corners.

COTA Australia welcomes the Turnbull Government’s commitment today to introduce a “default price” for energy in order to provide a consistent and transparent mechanism for discounting.

COTA Australia is calling on the Federal Government to adopt a number of the recommendations outlined in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Retail Electricity Pricing Inquiry Report.