Response to Department of Health’s Proposal for a new residential aged care funding model – consultation paper
Published 31 May 2019
CPSA is concerned that the proposed model, the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC), has been developed on the basis of care practices funded and shaped by the current Aged Care Funding Instrument, which may compromise the effectiveness of AN-ACC. [more]
Response to The Treasury’s Retirement Income Disclosure Consultation Paper
Published 28 March 2019
Building on the release of the Retirement Income Covenant position paper in May 2018, Government is seeking views on the disclosure fact sheet for retirement income products. Its consultation paper proposes a standardised, simplified document that outlines key metrics and features to help consumers compare different retirement income products. [more]
Review of the Social Security Commission Bill 2018
Published 1 March 2019
Submission to the House Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs
Witness Statement to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
Published 7 February 2019
On 12 February 2019, CPSA's Policy Manager Paul Versteege gave evidence to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. A transcript of this evidence is available on the Royal Commission's website. Paul Versteege's evidence was based on a witness statement provided to the Royal Commission. [more]
CPSA’s response – Draft Older Persons Transport and Mobility Plan 2018–2022
Published 24 January 2019
CPSA welcomes the draft plan, noting that it is thorough and attempts to address a range of issues of concern for older people using transport in NSW. However, there are two major areas of concern that CPSA believes were not adequately addressed in the plan. [more]
Pre-Budget Submission 2019
Published 20 January 2019
CPSA welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the 2019 Budget and would like to highlight the following federal budget priorities it has identified in the areas of aged care, social services and health.
Submission to the Financial Services Royal Commission – Interim Report
Published 26 October 2018
CPSA welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Financial Services Royal Commission’s Interim Report. In this submission, CPSA will confine itself to commenting on issues related to the provision of financial advice. CPSA’s comments are in response to the questions listed at the end of the financial advice section in the Commissioner’s interim report. [more]
Submission to Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW on the Cemetery and Crematorium Operator Code of Practice
Published 18 October 2018
CPSA appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Cemetery and Crematorium Operator Code of Practice. As CPSA’s focus is on consumer rights and protections this brief submission will focus on those clauses in the Code of Practice that deal with the customer-operator interface. [more]
Submission to the NSW Law Reform Commission’s Access to Digital Assets upon Death or Incapacity Consultation Paper
Published 12 October 2018
CPSA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Access to Digital Assets upon Death or Incapacity consultation paper released by the NSW Law Reform Commission.
Submission to Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s Inquiry into Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Bill 2018
Published 27 September 2018
CPSA is concerned that the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission as outlined in the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Bill 2018 in response to the Carnell-Patterson Review would commence operations while the Royal Commission into Safety and Quality of Aged Care is being conducted. [more]
Submission to Inquiry into the Aged Care Amendment (Staffing Ratio Disclosure) Bill 2018 Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport
Published 24 September 2018
CPSA supports the quarterly publication of ratios of aged care recipients to staff members for each residential care service as set out in the Aged Care Amendment (Staffing Ratio Disclosure) Bill 2018.
Submission to the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation’s Easy and Transparent Trading Consultation Paper
Published 28 August 2018
CPSA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Easy and Transparent Trading consultation paper released by the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation.
Submission to the Standing Committee on Economics inquiry into Financial and Tax Practices of For-Profit Aged Care Providers
Published 7 June 2018
CPSA is pleased to submit the following comments to assist the Standing Committees on Economics inquiry into the Financial and Tax Practices of For-Profit Aged Care Providers. CPSA’s submission will address tax avoidance and minimisation strategies, the associated impacts on the quality of service delivery, value for money for government and the adequacy of accountability and probity mechanisms for the expenditure of taxpayer money. [more]
Submission to the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency on the Draft Guidance Aged Care Quality Standards
Published 31 May 2018
CPSA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft guidance material for the new aged care quality standards. CPSA represents pensioners of all ages and low income retirees. As such, CPSA is interested in ensuring that the aged care system is able to deliver high quality, person centred care to all those who need it, regardless of their geographical location and their capacity to pay. [more]
Review of Seclusion, Restraint and Observation of Consumers with a Mental Illness in NSW Health Facilities
Published 27 April 2018
CPSA's response to the review of seclusion, restraint and observation of consumers with a mental illness in NSW Health facilities.
Submission to the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sports Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities in Australia
Published 27 April 2018
CPSA's response to the Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sports Inquiry into the Quality of Care in Residential Aged Care Facilities in Australia. More information can be found on the Parliament of Australia website, along with CPSA's submission. [more]
Submission to the Aged Care Workforce Taskforce’s Aged Care Workforce Strategy
Published 27 April 2018
CPSA's response to the Aged Care Workforce Taskforce’s Aged Care Workforce Strategy.
Submission to the Legislative Council Select Committee’s inquiry into Electricity Supply, Demand and Prices in New South Wales
Published 27 April 2018
CPSA's response to the Legislative Council Select Committee’s inquiry into Electricity Supply, Demand and Prices in New South Wales.
Submission to Inquiry into the Fire and Emergency Services Levy
Published 27 April 2018
CPSA's response to the Portfolio Committee No.4 – Legal Affairs's inquiry into the fire and emergency services levy.
Submission to Treasury’s Consultation Regulation Impact Statement on Paper Billing
Published 27 April 2018
CPSA's response to the Treasury’s Consultation Regulation Impact Statement on Paper Billing.