"We all hope to grow old and we all hope that we have the right supports around us,"she said.
"They're already struggling. They're already at their financial limitations and they've worked their whole lives, they've paid their taxes,"she said.
| Full pensioner | 0 per cent | 5 per cent | 17.5 per cent |
| Part pensioner or health card holder | 0 per cent | 5-50 per cent | 17.5-80 per cent |
| Self-funded retiree | 0 per cent | 50 per cent | 80 per cent |
"They have worked all their lives and now they're elderly they have to sit there and justify their existence?"
"The cost would mean we would need to substantially reduce the services we currently receive,"she said.
"They may as well have just announced a pension cut but that would not be as palatable. But the outcome is the same for many."
"The overwhelming sentiment in our [community hub] is one of deep concern, anxiety and frustration,"he said.
"For someone living on the full pension of about $1,100 per fortnight, even a modest co-payment could impact affordability, especially for those also managing rent, utilities and other living costs,"he said.
"Some of the pricing information people are looking for, we know providers are looking for that as well."
"If a person is a beneficiary or has control over a trust, the value of the trust may still be considered as part of their assessable assets, depending on how it is structured,"he said.