COTA Submissions Archive

Submission on Foundation of the New Aged Care Act

7 September 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria appreciates the opportunity to contribute to development of the new primary legislation for Commonwealth funded aged care.

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Submission on Aged Care Funding Principles

7 September 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on principles to underpin funding arrangements for the Commonwealth Aged Care system.

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Submission response to the Inquiry into the worsening rental crisis in Australia

25 July 2023, COTA Submissions

This submission has been adapted from COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria’s submission to the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee’s inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria.

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Submission response to the Inquiry into the rental and housing affordability crisis in Victoria

13 July 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria are concerned about the current housing challenges facing older Victorians, who are increasingly impacted by increased rental prices and low available rental housing stock as the number of older renters increases. It is becoming progressively difficult...

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Inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users

18 May 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and SRV welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users.

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Submission to the review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986 – Exposure Draft Bill

3 May 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and SRV welcome the opportunity to contribute to the next stage of the review of the Retirement Villages Act 1986 (the Act). We are particularly pleased that the Victorian Government is continuing with this long overdue reform and providing further opportunity for feedback...

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Submission to review of Victoria’s Infrastructure Strategy 2021-51

21 April 2023, COTA Submissions

COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria welcome the opportunity to contribute to the next update of Victoria’s 30-year infrastructure strategy.

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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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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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Inquiry into Support for Older Victorians from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds

24 February 2022, COTA Submissions

This submission identifies a number of barriers impacting upon the health, inclusion and participation of older Victorians from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

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