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Anthony Albanese Address to the National Press Club

Aug 27, 2020

The Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese, spoke at the National Press Club in Canberra today, attacking the Morrison government over its handling of aged care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Albanese criticised the government over its handling of aged care deaths in Victoria during the coronavirus crisis. He deplored the government’s hostile attitude to superannuation, especially for young people.

Albanese’s appearance came during a parliamentary sitting week in which some members contributed via video link.

Watch Albanese’s Address to the National Press Club (59m):

Listen to Albanese’s Address to the National Press Club (59m):

Official transcript of speech to the National Press Club by Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese. [Read more…]

Filed Under: A.L.P., Aged Care, Audio, Coronavirus, Video Tagged With: , , , ,

Gillard Announces $3.7 Billion Aged Care Policy

Apr 20, 2012

The Gillard Labor government today announced a suite of aged-care policies worth $3.7 billion over five years.

The package aims to facilitate more support and care at home for older Australians, better access to residential care, recognition for carers and more support for those with dementia.

The policy was announced by the Prime Minister and the Minister for Ageing, Mark Butler. [Read more…]

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Howard Announces Tax Breaks For Aged Workers

Sep 09, 2004

Prime Minister John Howard has announced a policy to provide tax breaks for mature age workers.

Howard said a re-elected coalition government would introduced a Mature Age Worker Tax Offset. The offset will be available to people over the age of 55 and will provide a maximum annual rebate of $500 on their earned income.

The offset would take effect from the start of the current 2004-05 financial year.

Howard said 750,000 mature age Australian workers would benefit from the initiative, at a cost of $1.039 billion. [Read more…]

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