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Older Australians locked out of the workforce says COTA

A leading advocacy group for older people says addressing barriers locking older Australians out of the workplace would be key to unlocking Australia’s productivity potential.

Published: 11 August 2025

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11 August 2025
6PR Radio

Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia CEO Patricia Sparrow spoke to 6PR Radio Perth Live presenter Oliver Peterson.

She said a new report produced by the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Human Resources Institute shows there are ageist attitudes about what an aged worker can and can’t do.