Publications

CPSA publications relevant to pensioners, superannuants and low-income retirees in Australia

Submission to the TGA about Medicine Labelling

Published 28 November 2014

CPSA's submission to the Australian Government Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on medicine labelling.

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Inquiry into Tenancy Management in Social Housing

Published 21 October 2014

CPSA's submission to Legislative Assembly Public Accounts Committee inquiry into current tenancy management in NSW social housing.

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Submission to IPART on the External Benefits of Public Transport

Published 9 October 2014

CPSA's submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal's issues paper about the external benefits of public transport. CPSA argues that social inclusion and health should be considered external benefits and be factored into fare setting. [more]

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Submission to the NSW Government on Rebuilding NSW

Published 22 September 2014

CPSA's submission to the NSW Government's proposal to partially lease the NSW electricity networks.

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Submission to the Financial System Inquiry

Published 27 August 2014

CPSA's submission to the Financial System (Murray) Inquiry.

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Review of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport

Published 14 July 2014

CPSA's submission to the Review's Draft Report.

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Submission to the Senate Committee on Out-of-Pocket Costs in Australian Healthcare

Published 1 July 2014

CPSA is a strong supporter of universal healthcare. Medicare ensures that all Australians, regardless of their income, are able to access quality medical treatment.

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Strata Schemes Development Bill 2014

Published 21 June 2014

CPSA's comments on Part 10 'Strata renewal process for freehold strata schemes'.

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Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Affordable Housing

Published 29 March 2014

CPSA welcomes the opportunity to provide input into the Senate Economics References Committee Inquiry into Affordable Housing.

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Submission to IPART on Regulated Gas Price Increases

Published 7 March 2014

CPSA's submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) about changes in regulated gas retail prices from 1 July 2014.

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Review of Energy Efficiency Programs for Low Income Households

Published 14 February 2014

CPSA's submission to the NSW Government Energy Efficiency Action Plan.

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Submission on Aged Care Accommodation Pricing

Published 30 January 2014

CPSA's submission on the draft application guidelines for aged care accommodation pricing

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Submission to the IPART Review on Early Termination Fees

Published 19 November 2013

CPSA's submission outlining our concern about the negative impacts of early termination fees on low income households.

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Submission to the Department of Health on the Exposure Draft Quality Agency Principles 2013

Published 10 November 2013

CPSA's submission on the Exposure Draft Quality Agency Principles 2013 (the Principles). CPSA’s submission focuses on accreditation of residential aged care services.

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Submission to ACMA on the Telecommunications Numbering Plan Variation 2013

Published 21 June 2013

CPSA's submission to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) about the proposal to make calls from mobile phones to free call 1800 numbers free.

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Submission to the Review of Regulated Retail Prices for Electricity, 2013 to 2016

Published 21 May 2013

CPSA's submission in submission to IPART's review of regulated retail electricity prices for the next three years.

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Residential (Land Lease) Communities Bill 2013

Published 20 May 2013

This submission responds to the Residential (Land Lease) Communities Bill 2013 which if passed will replace the Residential Parks Act.

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Submission about Accommodation Pricing Guidelines

Published 11 May 2013

CPSA's submission to the discussion paper on residential aged care accommodation pricing guidelines.

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Submission to the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Bill 2013

Published 1 May 2013

CPSA welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Bill 2013 (the Bill). CPSA’s comments will be confined to sex discrimination in aged care.

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Submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs’ Inquiry into the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Bill 2013

Published 1 May 2013

CPSA welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the Living Longer Living Better (LLLB) Bills. This submission will focus on the aged care fee arrangements under LLLB as well as quality of care.

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