The Australian Industry Group (AI Group) has completed its submission to the Australian Law Reform commission’s Issue Paper GreyAreas – Age Barriers to Work in Commonwealth Laws, concluding that the mature-age workforce is central to boosting the country’s productivity.

 

"A key element of our response to skills shortages and boosting our productivity has to be the engagement of our mature age workforce," Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said.

 

“In an ageing population - with recent Census data revealing the average working age is now 39 years old and 14% of the population now 65 years of age or older - there is an obvious need for good policy to support mature-age workers.”

 

"While many businesses are already leading the way, reform is needed in a number of areas to help simplify the process and make it more attractive to both employers and potential employees.”

 

AI Group’s full submission can be found here