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Election verdict: seniors dismayed by campaign crumbs

Older Australians have united outside Parliament House in Canberra today to condemn both parties for avoiding the big issues in the lead-up to the federal election – 17/08/10. Read the release.

Seniors welcome Labor pledge to fix current pension anomaly

Older Australians have welcomed Labor’s pledge to allow pensioners to annualise their employment income rather than declare it fortnightly - 07/08/10. Read the release.

Seniors Minister must be Cabinet position

Older Australians are calling on Tony Abbott to confirm that his new Minister for Seniors and Ageing position would hold Cabinet status – 06/08/10. Read the release.

Seniors: Abbott’s health card indexation a vote winner

Older Australians have welcomed the Coalition’s pledge to index the income limits on the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and introduce an employer incentive payment for older workers if they are voted into government – 05/08/10. Read the release.

Seniors: Convalescent care and beds welcome start for system in crisis

Older Australians have welcomed the Coalition’s plans to introduce 20,000 convalescence places and bring 3,000 currently idle aged care beds into operation, but say staffing and home care options also need urgent attention – 02/08/10. Read the release.