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Today’s National Cabinet’s reaffirmation that residential aged care providers should not restrict family visit access to residential aged care beyond the existing advice of National Cabinet has been strongly welcomed by the peak consumer organisations representing older Australians.

COTA Australia, the peak body for older Australians, has welcomed many of the recommendations of the Financial Systems Inquiry released today as a positive step towards a system that will deliver better outcomes for older Australians and all consumers.

The removal of a $450 per month income threshold that prevents low-income workers from receiving superannuation contributions from their employer is a much-needed step towards a more equitable retirement income system.

The significant economic, social and health benefits of older people and people with disability participating in the workforce are again highlighted in a major report by the Australian Human Rights Commission released today by the Attorney General.

A report released today by the Australian Human Rights Commission which shows the effectiveness of education in shifting ageist attitudes provides real hope that moving the needle on Australia’s ageist attitudes is possible.

All Australians, no matter what their age, should have the right to an adequate standard of healthcare, and this includes mental health care and services.