The CEO of COTA Australia, Pat Sparrow, challenges the stereotype of wealthy Boomers and urges fair tax reforms for all Australians.
Around 28% of older Australians are wealthy, about one in four live in poverty, and nearly two-thirds rely on income support payments such as the Age Pension.
Many retirees who invested in property before compulsory superannuation matured face risks from proposed tax changes on negative gearing and capital gains discounts.
A majority of Australians aged 50 to 66 remain employed, with many feeling undervalued and experiencing ageism.