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Let pensioners work

The National Seniors (NS) organisation says older Australians on the aged pension are currently being “punished” because they are means tested on any income.

Published: 23 August 2023
  • national
  • 23 August 2023
  • National Seniors

NS is calling on the government to let pensioners to work, which will help them keep up with the cost of living and help with crippling labour force shortages. They recommend employment income be exempt from the income test for pensioners with limited savings or assets.

This would increase savings, add social and emotional benefits from workforce engagement, and ease onerous regular reporting of employment income.