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The leading seniors’ advocacy body, COTA Australia, has today welcomed the passage of superannuation reforms by the Senate, which if passed by the House next week will mean the compulsory consolidation of inactive low balance superannuation accounts by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

Leading seniors’ advocacy body, COTA Australia, has welcomed the passage of retirement income reforms which will provide more financial support and flexibility for Australian retirees.

Chief Executive of COTA Australia, Ian Yates, appeared yesterday as one of the earliest witnesses on the first day of public hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality & Safety in Adelaide. The witness statement and transcript from his appearance are now available.

Leading seniors’ advocacy body, COTA Australia, warmly welcomed the Government’s announcement it will bring forward funding for 10,000 more home care packages, providing support and care to older Australians at home - bringing the total number of additional packages over the last year to 40,000.

Australia’s leading senior’s advocacy organisation, COTA Australia, has welcomed the Government’s allocation of $70 million per year towards the creation of 30 specialist care units to support people living with dementia.

Australia’s leading senior’s advocacy organisation, COTA Australia, has welcomed many recommendations of the Hayne Royal Commission on misconduct in the banking, superannuation and financial services industry, but has called for stronger consumer voices to be supported into the future.