Election Demands

Drawn from the membership grassroots, National Seniors’ 2010 election demands cover four key areas. They are:

• World Class Care;
  
• Financial Security;
  
• Support for Older Workers; and
  
• Eliminating Ageism.

World Class Care encompasses subacute, respite, dental and aged care. Each of these is an integral part of the health system, cannot be considered in isolation and is in desperate need of attention.

Financial Security includes adequate retirement incomes for both current and future retirees. It covers superannuation, pensions and senior-specific concessions to alleviate mounting cost of living pressures.

Support for Older Workers recognises that the over-50s who want to remain in the workforce continue to face both legislative and attitudinal obstacles. Recommendations include the removal of discriminatory age limits and incentives for employers to maintain an older workforce.

Eliminating ageism calls on government to lead the way in how, as a nation, we frame the ageing debate. It stresses that not only do the over-50s contribute billions formally and informally to the economy but they are a vital part of today’s working family.

The over-50s are every bit of Australia. They’re doctors and teachers; mums and dads; artists and musicians; journalists and politicians. And, if not already, you’ll be one too.

Download the full Seniors Vote 2010 Election Demands.