Pensioners support private health insurance rebate changes 

Introducing means testing on the private health insurance rebate for high income households would bring considerable savings and improve health equity for all Australians.

Measures to improve equality and fairness continue to be held back with Employment Minister Bill Shorten ruling out an increase to Newstart Allowance in this year’s budget.

“CPSA encourages the big banks not to blink first and not cut deposit rates”, said senior policy officer, Antoine Mangion.

YOU MAY not realise it, but the Australian Government is about to take possession of the homes of just about all older Australians who need aged care.

THE CARBON tax legislation has been passed, including the promised compensation mechanisms. The vast majority of retirees will receive either a direct payment to compensate them for price increases due to the carbon tax or will benefit from new tax breaks, or both.