The Australian economy is resilient, but business and consumer confidence is fragile.

We are increasingly recognising and accepting, respecting and celebrating, our cultural diversity.

Dementia is not exclusively a problem of the developed world.

Prevention is one of the few known ways to reduce demand for health and aged care services.

We are already seeing older people wanting greater choice in how, when and where they receive care.

Well they're very, very genuine concerns at present as to the status of the 800 people who are to be sent by Australia to Malaysia. There's concern about the status of asylum seekers in Malaysia generally, but there's concern about the status of the 800 to be sent.

The strongest initiative that government can take to ensure Australia is prepared for population ageing, is to maintain a strong economy, and a secure nation.