I can't believe that the Abbot Government would be so cruel to pensioners as to disable the agreement with the States that allows for concessions for pensioners. These concessions include assistance with rates, electricity, licenses and registration and travel. Without these concessions, many pensioners will have to sell their homes providing they have a home or find that they simply can't meet these expenses. Whilst Councils and energy providers are understanding in these matters, pensioners will have little or no ability to do a 'catch up'. Very little has been said about these by the media but the impact along with the other disadvantages that pensioners and the less well off have endured through this budget is astronomical.
It may be desirable to return to a surplus but not at our expense. I remember when businesses and others cautioned Swan against pushing for a surplus when he was Treasurer. And the worst of it is Tony Abbott has the hide to call himself a Christian.
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