Pension Concerns

HUNTER residents are concerned after indications the Federal Government could change the age pension in the upcoming May budget

The Government is prioritizing the proposed paid parental leave scheme, costing taxpayers about 5-point-5 billion dollars each year


Shortland MP Jill Hall says if there are cuts to the pension, elderly residents could suffer

"It's mean that they'll have difficulty paying their bills, they'll have trouble buying food that they need it'll mean that their life is a lot harder than it is now. Without their continued efforts, without recognizing the work that they do, Australia would be a much poorer place than it is now," Mrs Hall said.

The federal budget is due next month