Rental affordability continues to worsen
Published 20 June 2025
Rental affordability has gone backwards for many Australians since last year, despite an increase in the overall number of rental properties.
Deeming rates have an uncertain future
Published 20 June 2025
Deeming rates have been frozen until June 30, 2025, but the Australian Government has been coy about what will happen after that date.
Embedded networks can leave residents worse off
Published 2 May 2025
Embedded network reforms are due later this year, but many NSW apartment residents currently pay too much for their electricity and hot water.
NSW doctors strike for pay and better conditions
Published 2 May 2025
NSW doctors in public hospitals took part in strikes from April 8-10, calling for better working conditions and pay rises to match their counterparts in other states.
Medicare rebate changed for some procedures
Published 21 March 2025
The Medicare Rebate for around 800 procedures has been reduced following clinical advise to the Australian Government.
Centrelink glitch ignored by Government
Published 19 March 2025
A Centrelink glitch that the Government knew about for more than three years led to more than 3400 incorrectly applied financial penalties.
Mandating cash acceptance
Published 14 March 2025
The Australian Treasury is consulting on a plan to mandate cash acceptance for essential goods and services.
Affordable housing could be an election winner
Published 14 March 2025
A new report for two community housing associations shows that more affordable housing could be a vote changing issue in the election.
Inflation eases but pensioners will feel the pinch
Published 14 March 2025
Pensions and other income security payments are due for an increase from 20 March 2025
Older driver testing: It’s time for a review
Published 4 February 2025
Mandatory older driver testing exists in just two jurisdictions worldwide including New South Wales. The system is in dire need of a review
Fact checking replaced by ‘Community Notes’ on Facebook
Published 4 February 2025
Facebook has announced it will replace its fact checking system with a ‘crowd sourced’ system that could allow misinformation to run amok.
Nuclear energy has no future in Australia
Published 4 February 2025
Nuclear energy may once have been an option for Australia's electricity production, but that time has long since passed.
Debit card fees could be on the way out
Published 12 December 2024
A new Australian Government review of payment surcharges could abolish card fees from purchases made with a debit card.
Age discrimination rife in media reporting
Published 12 December 2024
Research from the Australian Human Rights Commission has confirmed that age discrimination is an ongoing problem in media reporting.
Supermarkets Inquiry continues with public hearings
Published 12 December 2024
The ACCC’s Supermarkets Inquiry held several public hearings in November. CPSA was invited to give evidence.
Greater housing density could curb loneliness
Published 12 December 2024
Older people living in neighbourhoods with greater housing density report lower levels of loneliness, according to research.
ACCC sues Coles and Woolworths
Published 2 October 2024
The Competition Watchdog is taking Coles and Woolworths to court over alleged breaches of Australian Consumer Law.
Opal fares under review by independent body
Published 2 October 2024
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its draft report on future Opal fares.
Joint health: new research could help repair cartilage in joints
Published 22 August 2024
Researchers at a US University have developed a material to improve joint health for people with injuries or degenerative conditions.
‘Hostile architecture’ is unwelcoming to older people
Published 15 August 2024
'Hostile architecture', also known as 'anti-homeless' design, makes public spaces less welcoming for everyone, including older people.
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