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A Quick Dive into Ageing Populations – Part 1: The Ramifications
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A Quick Dive into Ageing Populations – Part 1: The Ramifications

Described as a “human success story” by the United Nations, the global phenomenon that is population ageing is both a blessing and a curse. Driven by an increase in life expectancy and a decrease in fertility rates, population ageing encapsulates the triumph of humanity in the arenas of economic development,
May 10, 2021 6 min read
Delayed retirement: a bitter, but necessary pill to swallow
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Delayed retirement: a bitter, but necessary pill to swallow

Australia is a diverse nation with a population spanning many generations and demographics. Back in 2014, then-treasurer Joe Hockey announced that the required retirement age to receive the age pension would gradually be raised from 65 to 70.[1] This policy was naturally unpopular and Hockey felt the full brunt
Mar 29, 2017 4 min read
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