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For every $1000 of assets the pension will be reduced by $3 a fortnight, under changes proposed in the federal budget. AAP Image/Alan Porritt

Missed opportunities on coherent pension policy reform

Hal Kendig, Australian National University and Andrew Podger, Australian National University

The government has dropped plans to index age pensions to CPI and opted instead to tighten income and assets test. These are welcome changes but more needs to be done.
Women and older people form two ‘armies’ Treasurer Joe Hockey is hoping will help protect Australia’s future prosperity. Mick Tsikas/AAP

Hockey looks to ‘armies’ in Intergenerational Report: experts react

John Buchanan, University of Sydney; Alan Pears, RMIT University; Hal Kendig, Australian National University; Ian Lowe, Griffith University; Martin O'Brien, University of Wollongong; Richard Norman, Curtin University; Rosalie Viney, University of Technology Sydney, and Stephen Duckett, Grattan Institute

Experts question where the jobs for older Australians will come from.
The Battler’s budget: Will Wayne Swan’s budget help win back an electorate? AAP

Federal budget 2012: expert reaction

Graham White, University of Sydney; Bob Gregory, Australian National University; Gregory Melleuish, University of Wollongong; Hal Kendig, University of Sydney; Jakob Madsen, Monash University; John Quiggin, The University of Queensland; John Wanna, Australian National University; Michael Rafferty, University of Sydney; Nick Economou, Monash University, and Warwick J. McKibbin, Australian National University

Labor has made a $5 billion pitch to true-believers with a $1.5 billion surplus, cash hand-outs and tax breaks for low- and middle-income earners in the federal budget. And the opinion-makers are on the…
A fairer and more sustainable system is being proposed. flickr/louisa_catlover

Moving in the right direction for better aged care

Hal Kendig, University of Sydney

The Government’s aged care reforms are a landmark for setting valuable directions for better care. It’s the first such major initiative in more than 25 years – but there’s a long and uncertain road ahead…
Older people are finally being consulted about the type of care they need. EPA/Diego Azubel

Ask the elderly what they need, not the care industry

Hal Kendig, University of Sydney

Australia’s population is ageing, presenting an economic challenge to look after the most vulnerable members of our society. The Productivity Commission released a report last month recommending a complete…

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