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PENSION RATE CUT

kengillard — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:54:11 GMT

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/politics/pension-rise-hit-by-rate-gouge/story-e6frgczf-1225840233497

Thanks Julia!

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twyngwyn — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:41 GMT

That's dated 2010???

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sandypas — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:02:44 GMT

Rudd Government - not current.

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purple_haize — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:03:01 GMT

I got a rise in my age pension that I got today, but it was nothing like what is mentioned in the paper.

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purple_haize — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:04:31 GMT

Oh, didnt read that it was Rudd............

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kengillard — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:10:50 GMT

Sorry folks. I was under the impression that we were getting $54 p. fortnight rise today. guess what? $23.......just the auto. rise in March and September. Wondered why our fearless leader hadn't blown her trumpet loudly...:_|

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crosbystills — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:17:03 GMT

The linked story talks about a rise in the deeming rate which occurred in 2010. The deeming rate stayed high (3% & 4.5%) despite numerous interest rate cuts since.

A few days ago the deeming rate was decreased by half a percent so pensions this week should reflect the recent increase plus the effect of the new deeming rates.

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crosbystills — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:22:19 GMT

I was under the impression that we were getting $54 p. fortnight rise today. guess what? $23......_|

Best way to gauge the actual rise is probably to wait a fortnight, since a payment received today probably only reflects the number of days since the changes, rather than a full fortnight.

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purple_haize — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:38:05 GMT

Best way to gauge the actual rise is probably to wait a fortnight, since a payment received today probably only reflects the number of days since the changes, rather than a full fortnight.

That is right, they usually pay some the payday after the 20th. Dont get the full rise till the first payment in April.

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just_me_karen — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:39:13 GMT

The honourable thing to do, when one vehemently opposes a gift giver, is to return it or donate to charity.

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kengillard — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:49:14 GMT

yes Karen, you're right Karen, as always Karen:^O

interesting link for Pensioners, or those thinking/wondering about getting on the Pension, eligibility etc. lots of valuable info.

http://www.paulneville.com.au/Portals/0/PDF/Seniors%20Guide%20September%202012.pdf

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just_me_karen — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:53:49 GMT

One must first understand the concept of honour.

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polksaladallie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:59:21 GMT

Sorry folks. I was under the impression that we were getting $54 p. fortnight rise today. guess what? $23.......just the auto. rise in March and September. Wondered why our fearless leader hadn't blown her trumpet loudly...:_|

Get a job

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cherry*135 — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:03:34 GMT

Aged pensioners (those who paid tax all their working life) should get a job now they are retirend from the workforce?:O

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polksaladallie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:07:22 GMT

Aged pensioners (those who paid tax all their working life) should get a job now they are retirend from the workforce?:O

Yes, if they are having trouble managing.

Mow someone's lawn, babysit, walk someone's dog, anything to earn a couple of dollars.

Don't complain, do something.

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lakeland27 — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:28:38 GMT

gee , someone's got it wrong. what paper was that again ? :^O i think some ought to awaken and realise who has done what for you. the name howard probably wont be on the list, or that of his progeny.

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bella_again — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:30:50 GMT

Get a job

In an ideal world where employers are willing to employ the elderly which lets face it are few and far between they just might. Provided of course they have their health which most in their 70's and 80's don't.

In fact in an ideal world we'd have no disability, so old age and no need for welfare because every one would have their needs meet....

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bella_again — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:31:46 GMT

March 13 2010, I did notice that and in fact just for your ino next pension everyone gets the household assistance package installments.

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polksaladallie — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:36:22 GMT

Get a job

In an ideal world where employers are willing to employ the elderly which lets face it are few and far between they just might. Provided of course they have their health which most in their 70's and 80's don't.

In fact in an ideal world we'd have no disability, so old age and no need for welfare because every one would have their needs meet....

It is easy to get part time jobs in the private service industry, don't have to be 100% healthy.

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kengillard — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:38:19 GMT

thanks for that info Bella...was wondering about that.

"Get a job"???????????????????????????:^O:^O:^O

yeah that'd be right.. at 74 I'm sure everyone would rush to employ me....and why not? I can type and spell..which is more than a lot of 'youse' on here can.

Who'd look after my OH who has dementia? didn't think of that.mmmmm