COTA Victoria

Changes to gas in Victorian homes: All you need to know

2 August 2023

The Victorian Government DEECA has announced that all new homes will be all-electric from January 2024, prompting concerns from older Victorians about what that means for gas usage in their own homes. COTA Victoria seeks to reassure owners of existing dwellings...

COTA Victoria & Seniors Rights Victoria welcome a federal budget that delivers cost of living support for older Victorians

10 May 2023

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV) have welcomed the federal budget, which last night delivered vital cost of living support for older Victorians and will deliver immediate benefits as we enter a challenging winter period.

Submission response to the Victorian Default Offer 2023 – 24

12 April 2023, COTA Submissions

While COTA Victoria acknowledges the decision to increase the annual VDO price, in reflection of the increased cost of electricity provision, we are concerned about the impact such a drastic rise in the VDO price will have on more vulnerable communities, such as older Victorians.

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COTA Victoria responds to sharp rise in power bills

16 March 2023

COTA Victoria is very concerned by a massive rise in the Victorian Default Offer (VDO) and its potential impact on older Victorians. While the VDO is not meant to be the best available price to consumers, more needs to be done to ensure older people can access and receive the support that they need

COTA Victoria Strategic Plan 2023-2025

15 February 2023, COTA Publication

Our COTA Victoria Strategic Plan 2023-2025 will ensure we can continue to support older Victorians over the next three years and beyond. The Strategic Plan clearly defines our pathway for the future, and is based on our positive and pragmatic perspective of ageing in Victoria. It is based around fo

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Priorities for older Victorians: Submission for the Victorian State Budget 2023-2024

10 February 2023, COTA Submissions

In this document, COTA Victoria is providing a key list of funding initiatives that warrant serious consideration across Victorian Government portfolios. We have focussed on four priorities that require timely attention over the next year – in the 2023-24 Victorian State Budget and beyond.

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Saving money on your energy bills

13 August 2021

To encourage people to shop around and get the best deal on their energy bills, the Victorian Government has introduced a $250 Power Saving Bonus for eligible concession holders. All you need to do is a simple bill comparison exercise on the Victorian Energy Compare website.

energy bills, Saving money, Victorian Energy Compare

Ensuring energy contracts are clear and fair

9 January 2020, COTA Submissions

Consumer Action Law Centre and COTA Victoria commented on the Essential Services Commission (ESC) Ensuring energy contracts are clear and fair, Issues paper (Issues paper).

consumer rights, energy, energy contracts, Energy Rights for Victorians, submissions, Victorian Default Offer

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Feedback on the Energy Charter Disclosure Statements

9 January 2020, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria’s energy advocates worked with other state COTA energy advocates in responding to the Energy Charter for Retail Providers.

energy, Energy Charter, Energy retailers, Energy Rights for Victorians

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Proposed Residential Tenancies Regulations 2020

9 January 2020, COTA Submissions

The draft Residential Tenancies Regulations achieves a number of improvements in the safety, affordability and rights of tenants. COTA Victoria is concerned over the limited scope of minimum standards, the lack of energy efficiency standards and the conditions set for modifications.

housing rights, rental property, residential tenancies, rights, tenancies

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