Senate debates

Thursday, 25 June 2009

Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Pension Reform and Other 2009 Budget Measures) Bill 2009

In Committee

5:32 pm

Photo of Rachel SiewertRachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I appreciate that you cannot solve all the problems in 18 months. There are some issues that I know have been here for a long time. My point is that I think we should make a go of tackling some of those problems before we actually extend them further by extending the retirement age from 65 to 67, because I think you have brought on some other problems that will need solving. I am pleased to hear—if I can interpret what you have said—that the government will be reconsidering these issues around work and support for those on the disability support pension once the Henry report has been released. Thank you.

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