Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Yesterday in question time, Senator Hanson asked Senator Wong whether the government would:

… legislate for age pensioners to be able to take on more work without penalty to their benefits, and give independent retirees, who are no burden on the taxpayer, the same opportunities to fill our critical work shortages?

In response, Senator Wong indicated she would answer what she could and ensure that, if there was more information that could be provided to Senator Hanson, it would be provided. In Senator Wong's absence, and as the Minister representing the Minister for Social Services, I table a response I have provided to Senator Hanson.