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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.  

Contents

 

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About CEDA

 
Foreword

Executive summary and recommendations 

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  • Introduction: Demographic trends and implications

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  •  Factors determining population growth 

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  •  Age structure of the population  

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  •  The effects on the Australian workforce

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  •  Australian government expenditure  

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  • Proposals to reduce government social spending

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    1. Social security and welfare
    2. Education
    3. Health care


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  • Accommodation for the Elderly

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    1. Nursing homes
    2. Hostels
    3. Housing
    4. Retirement villages
    5. Rehousing the ageing

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  • Future opportunities for business

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  • References  

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