Further, concerns about technology could reduce seniors' communication and interaction with the rest of society and their mobility at a time when it needs enhancing.
In "seachange" regions where there is a growing concentration of seniors, these adverse effects could be more acutely felt both in terms of crime levels and regional attractiveness and prosperity. Unless checked by more proactive, research-based policies, fraud against seniors will become more problematic.
This issue should be a high priority for organisations that represent seniors, the superannuation and finance sectors, business and governments.
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Thinking today of tomorrow's policy problems, in relation to seniors and fraud, would be a novel change in Australian policy development.
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About the Author
Dr Scott Prasser has worked on senior policy and research roles in
federal and state governments. His recent publications include:Royal Commissions and Public Inquiries in Australia (2021); The Whitlam Era with David Clune (2022), the edited New directions in royal commission and public inquiries: Do we need them? and The Art of Opposition (2024)reviewing oppositions across Australia and internationally.
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