Patricia Sparrow
Patricia Sparrow is the chief executive of the Council on the Ageing (COTA) in Australia, an organization that advocates for the rights and needs of older Australians. Recently, she has been in the news for her support of a government mandate requiring larger retailers to accept cash payments, emphasizing the importance of cash for the financial independence of seniors, especially as cash acceptance declines.
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Patricia Sparrow, chief executive of the Council on the Ageing Australia, emphasizes the need for a simplified tax system for older people.
Pensioners face up to 122% income tax rate: HESTA report
Australia· 2025-09-11
Patricia Sparrow, chief executive of the Council on the Ageing, expresses disappointment over the lack of action for renters in the election campaign.
Tracy is about to begin chemo and she’s also getting evicted. Welcome to Australia’s housing crisis | Renting
United Kingdom· 2025-04-28
COTA chief executive Patricia Sparrow said cash remained vital for financial independence for many older Australians.
So who’s really paying to keep it alive?Australia· 2025-03-07
