Michael is joined by Ian Henschke, Chief Advocate for National Seniors Australia, about Jobkeeper payments vs the pension.

 

With plans to extend the JobKeeper, JobSeeker, tax relief – the Federal Government has made radical changes to income support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

But was about the average aged pensioner?  Mr Henschke suggests that the time is right to consider a universal pension with no means test, along with tax reform, which would provide great benefit to both older populations and the wider community.

 

Michael is joined by Ian&nbsp;Henschke,&nbsp;Chief Advocate for National Seniors Australia, about Jobkeeper payments vs the pension.
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With plans to extend the&nbsp;JobKeeper, JobSeeker, tax relief &ndash; the Federal Government has made radical changes to income support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
But was about the average aged pensioner?&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr Henschke suggests that the time is right to consider a universal pension with no means test, along with tax reform, which would provide great benefit to both older populations and the wider community.
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