Major parties 'ignore senior vote at their peril'

With nearly seven million voters, or 47 per cent of the voting population over the age of 50, advocates are urging both major parties to take the 'grey vote' seriously.

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Seniors' groups have put out a list of election priorities, and are urging both major parties to take the 'grey vote' seriously.

With nearly seven million voters, or 47 per cent of the voting population over the age of 50, advocates say politicians ignore seniors at their peril.

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