Budget 2018: Pensioners in Canberra on Tuesday
Published 7 May 2018
CPSA will be in Canberra on Budget night to provide comment on measures affecting pensioners and retirees, particularly those on low to mid incomes.
Participate in the CPSA Bereavement Survey
Published 2 May 2018
CPSA has been asked by the NSW Government to provide a report on the impact of the death of a close person such as a spouse or parent on the social lives, health and personal finances of older people, and recommend changes to Government policy. [more]
Disability Advocacy Organisations Refunded
Published 30 April 2018
After sustained pressure, the NSW Government has announced they will continue to fund advocacy services for people with disabilities.
The Rich Cost More
Published 28 April 2018
Often we hear that poor Australians are a 'burden' on taxpayers, but it turns out that tax concessions for the richest 20 per cent of households cost us $68 billion every year.
Employers Face Jail for Stolen Super
Published 27 April 2018
Unscrupulous employers who don't pay their employees' superannuation guarantee will no longer be able to get off scot free.
Energy exit fees abolished – at last
Published 26 April 2018
Get ready to shop around because from 1 January 2018 energy retailers stopped charging most types of exit fees, also known as early termination fees.
Unannounced Audits in Aged Care
Published 25 April 2018
All residential aged care facilities will now be subject to unannounced visits from auditors, in the hope that this will improve care standards.
Welfare Reform Bill: How Will it Affect You?
Published 24 April 2018
The passage of the Welfare Reform Bill on 27 March 2018 will bring with it a raft of changes to the welfare system.
Pensioner Guarantee: the Loophole Within the Loophole
Published 23 April 2018
Anyone with investments other than money-in-the-bank or a rental property could be affected by the federal Opposition's proposal to abolish cash refunds of dividend tax credits.
Pensioner Guarantee: Are You a Pensioner?
Published 23 April 2018
The Federal Opposition's announcement of the pensioner guarantee has led to confusion about who is considered a pensioner and who is exempt from the no-cashback policy on dividend franking credits.
Big Super Funds Tax Credit Cashback Exemption
Published 23 April 2018
Retail and industry super funds would not technically be exempt from the federal Opposition's dividend tax credit cashback ban. However, in reality they would be.
Nowra Community Dental Clinic is Something to Smile About
Published 20 April 2018
Nowra dental clinic is filling the gap in public dental services on the South Coast.
New Quality and Safety Commission: Cosmetic Make-Over
Published 18 April 2018
"The new Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission announced today will not change what happens in nursing homes and will not change the quality of care provided, because aged care standards are left untouched", said CPSA Policy Coordinator Paul Versteege. [more]
Energy bill relief package update
Published 28 March 2018
The NSW energy bill relief package promises some much needed help to pensioners and other low income households with the rising cost of energy.
Court Slaps Down Illegal Nursing Home Charges
Published 28 March 2018
When it comes to nursing homes the news is rarely good, so CPSA is very pleased to report on a judgment by the Federal Court on nursing home accommodation charges.
Pensioners Welcome Dividend Imputation Exemption
Published 27 March 2018
"CPSA welcomes the continued availability to pensioners of cashbacks as part of dividend imputation under proposed reforms by the Australian Labor Party", said CPSA Policy Coordinator Paul Versteege.
Medical Alarms and the NBN
Published 25 March 2018
Medical alarm users face a number of hurdles with the continued roll-out of the national broadband access network (NBN).
Reviewing retirement income products
Published 24 March 2018
The Australian Government will establish a consumer and industry advisory group to assist with the development of a framework for Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement (CIPR).
Advance Care Directives: What They Are and How to Make One
Published 24 March 2018
Advance care directives help you take control over important health decisions in the future.
Government Report: DSP Harder to Get
Published 23 March 2018
The Australian Government's report on the Disability Support Pension (DSP) has revealed the effects of stricter eligibility requirements which were implemented in 2012.
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