Queensland budget does little for seniors
Older Queenslanders have welcomed an increase in the electricity rebate in a budget that delivered little for seniors.
National Seniors Australia state policy group chair, Vera Somerwil, said seniors welcomed the $26 increase in the electricity rebate but acknowledged the impact of rising electricity costs.
“Given rising energy prices, any increase in the rebate is good news but we know seniors are still going to be struggling with the cost of living,” she said.
Ms Somerwil said seniors were disappointed with the government’s failure to address the inadequacy of the Seniors Card.
“The government has failed to bring the eligibility of the Seniors Card into line with that of other states/territories where it is available from the age of 60 years to eligible seniors,” she said.
“For Queensland seniors aged 60 to 64 years it means more years of missing out.”
