National Seniors Australia Submission on Retirement Villages Act Review
National Seniors Australia Submission on Retirement Villages Act Review
National Seniors Australia expresses frustration at lack of consumer protections in retirement villages
Concerns raised about lack of transparency in contracts, management fees, and delays in resale of properties
Support for time limits on resale of retirement village units in various jurisdictions
Calls for nationally consistent and strengthened retirement village legislation to protect older Australians
Recommendations for greater transparency, clarity in contracts, and alignment with best practices from other states
Emphasis on reforming the retirement village market to resemble the residential property market for greater owner control and protection against unfair practices.
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National Seniors is a not-for-profit membership and advocacy organisation that gives older Australians – working and retired – a strong national voice. We tackle issues such as age discrimination, mature age employment, the Age Pension, social inclusion, cost of living concerns and more.
National Seniors Australia acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Elders both past and present.
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