Valuing older Australians
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March 1999
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Abstract
This article presents the author's views on how the images and interests of older people influence public policy. While the subject matter in the aged policy debate has not changed greatly from ten years ago, the intensity has. The author focuses on the influence of older people and issues such as employment, politics, safety, health, financial security, the media, and positive ageing.
This article presents the author's views on how the images and interests of older people influence public policy. While the subject matter in the aged policy debate has not changed greatly from ten years ago, the intensity has. The author focuses on the influence of older people and issues such as employment, politics, safety, health, financial security, the media, and positive ageing.