Federal Election Archives

It’s election time – help us advocate for change

19 April 2022

We now have a window of opportunity to advocate for equitable access to assistive technology. You can help the campaign by asking candidates in your electorate to sign our pledge and commit themselves to helping establish a national assistive technology program.

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Stop the suffering of unemployed older Australians

13 May 2019

The rate of Newstart is woefully inadequate, which is a big issue for older workers. COTA Australia, Benevolent Society and National Seniors recently joined forces to call for Raising the Rate of Newstart.

affordable housing, age discrimination, Federal Election, Housing and Homelessness, Newstart, older workers, Rent Assistance, rental property

Know the facts this election

13 May 2019

Be informed. Know the facts. RMIT ABC Fact Check combines independent academic analysis with journalistic integrity to help you assess all the claims and counter-claims from political parties this election season.

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2019 federal election: Make your vote count!

13 May 2019

It can be hard to cut through the rhetoric to find out which candidates share your values. But now there’s a new tool, Vote Compass, that helps you quickly and easily explore how your views align with those of the candidates.

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Voting in the federal election

13 May 2019

With the federal election fast approaching, find out about all the accessible ways you can cast your vote.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Older Australians prioritise aged care, but the major parties don’t!

13 May 2019

Health, pensions also election priorities but seniors will also cast votes for climate change action, economic management, quality education and fair taxation.

Digital Inclusion, Employment Discrimination, Federal Election, Federal Election 2019, health, Housing and Homelessness, Newstart, superannuation

CEO Message – April 2019

23 April 2019

April has been busy at the COTA Victoria office. As we head into Federal Election season, we've launched our new website and are actively engaged in two royal commissisions.

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