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11/04/17

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Originally posted by Orson ↑

I think the pension and super changes are, in general, sensible and moderate.

Aged welfare and health care is costing over $100 billion a year - or two NBNs every single year. (Massively more than the dole.) These costs were predicted in the past - we were told in the 1980s that the country wouldn't be able to afford a universal pension and people would have to provide for their future. But many people didn't.

I have no problem with supporting those on the pension or part-pension that have been hit by bad health, bad luck or even bad choices. But I do object to those with very substantial assets (yes, including the family home) bending over backwards to organise their finances so they can hold out their hand to the taxpayer.

The pension is welfare paid for by the taxpayer and should go to those who deserve it. We simply can't afford to give everyone a pension or part-pension.

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