Australia's ageing population: how are we preparing?

In January 1991, CEDA explored what could be done to ensure adequate and financially sustainable preparations were in place to meet the demands of an ageing population.

Released a year before superannuation became compulsory, CEDA released Australia’s ageing population: how are we preparing?

This report recommended establishing a taskforce to cater to the needs of women in retirement as they are more likely to be disadvantaged than men and called for a universal superannuation scheme for all workers. The report also recommended encouraging home ownership given the importance of housing in alleviating poverty in old age.

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About CEDA
Foreword	3
Executive summary and recommendations	8
Introduction: Demographic trends and implications	11
Factors determining population growth	12
Age structure of the population	13
The effects on the Australian workforce	17
Australian government expenditure	20
Proposals to reduce government social spending	20
Social security and welfare Education Health care	21 24 25
Accommodation for the Elderly	28
Nursing homes Hostels Housing Retirement villages Rehousing the ageing	28 29 29 30 31
Future opportunities for business	33
References	36

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