COTA NSW produces two main types of submissions.

Pre-budget submissions

COTA NSW produces a pre-budget submission each year. We make recommendations to the NSW government in relation to issues affecting older people, with particular focus on the NSW Ageing Strategy. We also produce a policy platform in election years.

Other submissions

COTA NSW responds to many requests for comment and input to government inquiries, discussion papers, and draft strategies, standards and legislation that relate to and affect older people.  We consult our members and supporters to provide a balanced and constructive representation of their views.

Draft Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy

COTA NSW comments on the five key design principles of NSW Planning's Draft Design and Place SEPP (State Environmental Planning Policy).

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Pre-budget Submission 2022-23

COTA NSW provides recommendations on the four areas of the NSW government's Ageing Well in NSW: Seniors Strategy 2021 - 2031: Living in age friendly environments; Participating in inclusive communities; Staying safe, active and healthy; and Being resilient and well-informed.

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Pre-budget Submission 2021-22

COTA NSW makes recommendations on the four areas of the new Ageing Well in NSW: Seniors Strategy 2021 - 2031. The four areas are: Living in age friendly environments; Participating in inclusive communities; Staying safe, active and healthy; and Being resilient and well-informed.

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