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Submitted by rlewis on 15 May, 2008 - 12:13.
Agedhealth For pensionable Seniors, the budget promised to index future pensions to the highest of three indicators, CPI, average national wage and a new cost of living index for seniors. It also increased a range of allowances such as gas/electricity/water and more, and made provision for another $500 grant. It seems to me that this is a good budget for seniors, for which we should be grateful. Now we need to have the government drill down into the next level issues of aged health care and housing, and come up with productive and affordable initiatives here as well. The facilitation of seniors employment for those who wish to work is also a growing national priority, as also an urgent review of the livable value of the base pension.[Editorial modified 19 May]



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Pensions
Submitted by Tricia on 17 May, 2008 - 16:35.

 

I agree up to point Ray.   The Pension has not kept up with the ever increasing cost of everything form utilities to food and rent.

As  somone else remarked though,  "Why all the fuss right now"   Why didn't these people protest when the Howard Government was in power.  

I also think that if you are a couple, you could manage, but, a single person is really stretched with the amount they receive.


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