Ageist attitudes harm society at large

An older car mechanic working on a vintage car

An older car mechanic working on a vintage car Source: AAP

Economists and policy experts are calling for a nationwide effort to combat the issue of ageism, which they claim is stripping older Australians of their rights. Whether in the workforce, healthcare or day-to-day conversations, industry representatives say policies need to be put in place to protect people from age discrimination.



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