Groups representing migrants and older Australians say moves to reduce the time pensioners can spend overseas while receiving the full pension discriminate against those born overseas. A Senate Committee examining the issue has released its recommendations, upholding federal government proposals under which people who've spent less than 35 years of their working life in Australia are expected to lose out.
Groups representing migrants and older Australians say moves to reduce the time pensioners can spend overseas while receiving the full pension discriminate against those born overseas. A Senate Committee examining the issue has released its recommendations, upholding federal government proposals under which people who've spent less than 35 years of their working life in Australia are expected to lose out.
