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The Budget

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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Reimburse us for the GST
Submitted by coffee cup on 23 May, 2008 - 00:01.

I am on an Aged Pension, as I did not have the advantage of Superannuation offered to me until the last 2 years of my working life. Many women are in that category and most never had the opportunity of any Super. Reading through the comments the one which really made sense to me was about the introduction of the GST. This has badly affected all pensioners whether they are self-funded or on a government pension as it effects everything we have to buy. It is one area I hope the Government addresses and PDQ at that.

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