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The baby boom time bomb

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The Australian government's plans to manage the mass of retiring baby boomers are discussed. Plans include changing public attitudes in favor of working longer, along with passing legislation aimed at lifting restrictions on compulsory retirement and adding incentives for those who defer their pension plans.

Social aspects, Aged, Elderly, Economic aspects, Employment, Demographic aspects, Pensions, Retirement planning, Retirement, Baby boom generation, Early retirement

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Mind the gaps

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This article focuses on the private health industry in Australia and its attempt to simplify billing processes. Issues addressed include the Australian Medical Association's objections to health insurance contracts, and consumer opinion regarding managed care and the state of public health care.

Management, Laws, regulations and rules, Health care industry, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Medical policy, Health policy, Health insurance industry, Medicare, Australian Medical Association, Medibank Private Ltd.

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Statistician on a mission

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The aims of Dennis Trewin, appointed as Australian Statistician at the Australian Bureau of Statistics, are discussed, with focus on his attempt to measure social as well as economic progress.

Surveys, Statistics, Statistics (Data), Australia. Bureau of Statistics

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