Pensioners Encouraged to Work

Pensioners are set to be the solution for work shortages after Independent MP for Mayo, Rebekah Sharkie, introduced a motion to parliament calling for an income tax exemption for pensioners who earn more than $420 a fortnight.

The idea has the support of employers, businesses, farmers and seniors. National Seniors also has a petition for this motion which can be found and signed.

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Produced By: Andrew Herlinger

Featured In Story: Rebekah Sharkie, Independent MP, Ian Henschke, Chief Advocate, National Seniors, and Alexi Boyd, CEO, Council of Small Businesses

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 2 August 2022