Mark Arbib (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness) Share this | Hansard source

The government recognises the cost-of-living pressures faced by many pensioners. We also recognise the enormous contribution that they have made and continue to make to our nation. That is why this government delivered the most significant reforms to the pension system in its 100-year history. Since September 2009, these reforms have delivered increases for maximum rate pensioners of $128 a fortnight for singles and $116 a fortnight for couples combined.