Retired workers could be given right to sell their pensions, says minister
On reflection
Pension freedom? It’s an expensive mirage
Patrick Collinson
October 2014
Lenore Taylor on politics
Operation budget 2014 moves into nip and tuck stage
$10bn in welfare changes and $10bn in savings stalled while ‘compromise’ offers put on the table
September 2014
Nick Xenophon criticises proposals to change community pharmacy sector – video
The independent senator Nick Xenophon has criticised proposed changes in relation to the community pharmacy sector, saying it could be 'decimated'. Xenophon was responding to Professor Ian Harper's review which Xenophon said could see big players such as Woolworths and Coles dominate the sector at the expense of smaller businesses
Budget fails to help unemployed youth, says Labor MP – video
Labor MP Lisa Chesters has attacked the federal government's budget for failing to deal with youth unemployment in regional areas
Tanya Plibersek slams budget's effect on low income women – video
Deputy opposition leader Tanya Plibersek has slammed the effect of the budget on low income women and called for wage increases for people such as social workers employed in the community sector. Plibersek said the Abbott government is also attacking the superannuation earnings of women and low earners
August 2014
Adelaide university protesters confront police at Tony Abbott visit – video
Tax trap fears grow after Osborne pensions shakeup
July 2014
Pension customers to get free, impartial advice on cashing in pension pots
Labour calls for regular checks on child poverty
June 2014
Sweeping social security changes introduced to parliament
Welfare measures announced in budget will affect old and young, as well as people on disability support and single parents
May 2014
Jazz Twemlow’s week in Australian TV
Why the budget was the best thing on TV last week
Jazz Twemlow looks at the week in Australian TV, where The Voice and
Masterchef couldn't compete with the drama of Joe Hockey getting his
backside handed to him by Sarah Ferguson on 7.30
Chris Bowen describes plan for GPs in hospitals as 'extraordinary'
New South Wales health minister Jillian Skinner suggests shifting patient care costs back to the commonwealth
Pensioners still being made to buy annuities
Legal & General and Friends Life turn down pensioners wanting to take advantage of chancellor's new retirement rules
April 2014
Pensions minister says budget not a 'death blow' to annuities
Tony Abbott’s pre-election 'no cuts' pledge available as a ringtone
PwC predicts sales of annuities will collapse by 75%
Investments, pensions and savings … how to make the best of budget changes
Confusion over new pension rules disappoints pensioners
Ed Balls says that the average British family is £974 worse off than in 2010
