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Older Australians call on the Senate to pass Aged Care Reform Bill this week

2 August 2022

Mr Yates said all these measures are urgent and cannot wait for the full reform package in the new Aged Care Act, which is scheduled to be enacted by mid-2023.

Aged Care

Older Australians welcome Albanese Government’s high priority on aged care reform as Bills introduced on first day of government business

27 July 2022

This is about the right of older people to receive quality care, adequately funded services, strong consumer protections and transparency – we can’t afford to wait any longer.

Aged Care

End the ‘do nothing’ decade for seniors with disabilities

1 June 2022

Right now, people over 65 with significant disabilities are denied the same care, support and services delivered to other Australians, simply because of their age.

Statement from COTA Australia – Chief Executive Transition

9 May 2022

In announcing that he would be stepping aside later this year, Ian Yates said “Leading the peak national consumer policy and advocacy body for older Australians for two decades has been simultaneously a privilege and a challenge."

Policy Recommendations for the 47th Parliament

14 April 2022

The Agenda covers 12 public policy areas and includes 37 recommendations for the 47th Parliament of Australia.

Election 2022

COTA Australia Journalist’s Guide to the 2022 Australian Federal Election

11 April 2022

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia hopes that throughout the election campaign the voices of Australia’s older people will be heard – both through political action and through media coverage.

Election 2022

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Older Australians call on the Senate to pass Aged Care Reform Bill this week

Older Australians welcome Albanese Government’s high priority on aged care reform as Bills introduced on first day of government business

End the ‘do nothing’ decade for seniors with disabilities

Statement from COTA Australia – Chief Executive Transition

Policy Recommendations for the 47th Parliament

COTA Australia Journalist’s Guide to the 2022 Australian Federal Election