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Podcast: Mind Your Own Retirement
Episode: Working and the Age Pension
Description: The Age Pension income test punishes older Australians who need or want to work, says Ian Henschke, chief advocate for National Seniors Australia and spokesperson for The Alliance for a Fairer Retirement System. Today, he shares work-related statistics for over-65s, explains the rules relating to income and the Age Pension and says there's a better way. National Seniors is lobbying the government for change and wants your support.