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Federal budget 2020–2021: what’s in it for older Australians?

12 October 2020

While the 2020–2021 budget offers some benefits for older Australians, there’s still a lot that needs to be done to uphold the rights of older Australians.

Australian Federal Budgets, older Australians

A place for older Australians in the budget

14 September 2020

With this year’s federal budget delayed by COVID-19, COTA Australia has had time to make an extra pre-budget submission, advocating for new measures to support older Australians in the COVID-19 context.

Australian Federal Budgets, COVID-19, older Australians

Landmark report highlights the impact of the rising cost of living for older people

5 December 2018

COTA Victoria is today calling for more actions to reduce the cost of living pressures for older Victorians in response to a new landmark national report launched today in Canberra.

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