For some of us, age discrimination in the workplace is a thing of the past.

But according to a new report our older citizens are still significantly disadvantaged.

The study entitled "Experience Works" found unlawful age discrimination is still a critical problem faced by mature workers.

And the economic crisis is forcing many employees to keep working for much longer.

The Commissioner for Age Discrimination, Elizabeth Broderick, is calling on the Australian Government to recognise that age discrimination is a serious barrier to mature age employment.

She spoke with 2SER’s, Nastasia Campanella.