Fed: Employer group backs govt ageing plan

AAP General News (Australia)
02-25-2004
Fed: Employer group backs govt ageing plan

MELBOURNE, Feb 25 AAP - Australia's peak employment body today welcomed the federal
government's plan to encourage older Australians to stay in the workforce, saying the
ageing population was a key issue for employers.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) said the ageing population was
already beginning to have a significant impact on the composition of Australian workplaces.

"We welcome the government's recognition of current …