Scope of work
The objectives of the Panel are to:
- Raise awareness and lead a national dialogue on ageing issues, including how best to harness the economic and social opportunities presented by an older population.
- Provide feedback to Government on ageing issues and comment on policy design across government on matters of relevance to senior Australians, including consultation with ministers and departments in areas including retirement incomes, housing and employment.
- Conduct targeted consultation with key stakeholders, in particular the business community, on ways that the Government and community can increase the economic and social participation of senior Australians and inform Government of stakeholder feedback.
- Follow up the recommendations made in the reports of the Panel on EPSA and Forum on Mature Age Participation.
- Consider emerging issues as referred by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mental Health and Ageing.