‘Grey nomads’ and the Queensland career pathway
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The Queensland Tourism Minister, Desley Boyle, wants pension rules relaxed, so that older people can work without losing their pension entitlements.
“If we could harness the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the retiring baby boomers it could contribute significantly to easing the regional shortages”, Ms Boyle said.
“I have had people suggest to me that they would jump at the opportunity to work in regional
“A lot of people are financially limited by their pension situation and we may be turning our back on the perfect labour market if something is not done”.
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Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson said that he welcomed the concept of tourism businesses capturing the employment potential of the ‘grey nomads’ but did not make any commitment on the pension and work position.
