Contrary to the picture painted by the Productivity Commission’s Report into ageing, Ben Spies-Butcher says there is no crisis. What we need is reform that looks at the whole picture, and delivers efficient and equitable policies.
Ageing population
SUPER: Appeals to low-income earners, ageing population
The Government is appealing to low-income earners and older workers through superannuation reform, with the employment guarantee to be lifted to 12% and its age restriction increased from 70 to 75 years of age.
Stop migration and risk wage inflation and interest rate hikes
The temporary population of Australia cannot continue to increase by 130,000 per annum, yet the high demand for labour cannot simply be switched off, writes Peter McDonald.
Joye: We will have 40 million people by 2050
Does the government’s latest population projection of 36 million residents by 2050 significantly underestimate the likely rate of growth, just like they have in the past? asks Christopher Joye.
Clash of the sustainability world view titans
Dr Douglas Goudie has a simple formula for dealing with our aging and growing population: live more simply, use less; consume less; share more. Cut waste; reduce our carbon/ecological footprint.
Rudd offers tough policy meat for the Australia Day BBQ
Kevin Rudd’s Australia Day speeches weren’t just a celebration of wonkery. He was laying the groundwork for the Government’s election campaign and its second term.
Nookie in your nineties: when are you too old for sex?
At age 71, Jane Fonda declared her sex life ‘better than ever’. But admit it: plenty of people in their 60s actually find sex rather a bore. All those positions? With arthritis? No thanks.
Grey army to conquer the world
Heavens to Betsy! Within 10 years, the world’s elderly will outnumber the world’s infants, putting a strain on economic growth and global scone supplies.
Jonas brothers need to cross over before tweens tire
Pop sensations the Jonas Brothers need to cross over, and fast. The tween market is fickle and allegiances come and go faster than ever. The band needs to strike before its core fans — young girls — “age out” of the experience.
ABS population figures: Australia’s grey hair time bomb
The ABS said that by 2056 Australia’s population is projected to increase to between 31 and 43 million people, with around 23% to 25% being 65 years or older, writes Glenn Dyer.
Australia Divided: Old v Young
In our continuing series examining the things that divide Australians, today we look at the gap between old and young.
