The march of the older voter
As older voters become a larger and more powerful voting bloc, they are also becoming more organised. According to some, they decided the last election. Mike Seccombe on how this group is influencing policy and entrenching inequality. Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe. Background reading: How seniors became our most fierce lobby in The Saturday Paper The Saturday Paper The Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. Correction: an earlier version of this episode incorrectly stated that the retirement age is progressively being lifted to 77. It is progressively being lifted to 67. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
