We are pleased to respond to the Government’s call for submissions regarding the need for regulation of mobility scooters, also known as motorised wheelchairs. While COTA Vic supports the introduction of some regulation, any changes need to be sensitive to the needs of older people so that they are not further disadvantaged.
COTA Victoria commends the Victorian Government for its commitment to undertake a comprehensive evidence-based review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (RTA). We note the focus of this consultation and submission is to comment on key areas identified as potential legislative changes that could be made to the RTA. We strongly endorse a number of
As an advocacy organisation COTA Victoria welcomes the opportunity to comment on Victoria’s Draft 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy. Preparation for population change needs more emphasis on the ageing of the population and the changes required across all areas of infrastructure, transport and housing to meet the World Health Organisations’ benchmarks for healthy ageing. We recommend
