The UN independent expert on the human rights of older persons is preparing the reports on ageism & age discrimination, and on older women's rights. Consultations have been opened until 22 March 2021.
We have created a detailed action plan for the Queensland Government to address some of the big concerns for Queenslanders as we age and create a state for all ages. The action plan gives a clear direction to achieve our Vision for Queensland.
We have an extraordinary opportunity – to refuse the old ageist tropes, to write a new story about what we want life to be like as we all age, and to build the future together.
In July the Australian Human Rights Commission released a report on Multigenerational workforces: a guide to the rights of older workers under the Age Discrimination Act 2004.
When we focus on the group of older Australians who are not doing so well at the moment, we see numerous challenges related to finances, health, age discrimination and a general lack of trust in Government and the future.