❓ Hon George Cash asks the Minister about a letter received regarding inequities in Seniors Card eligibility. The Minister's response defends the card's purpose and highlights cost and equity considerations regarding potential changes.
AnsweredQoN 2226Legislative Council
Asked
17 August 2004
Member
Portfolio
Community Development, Women's Interests, Seniors and Youth
QuestionView source ↗
(1) Did the Minister receive a letter from Elizabeth Cresswell of Wembley Downs dated August 10 2004 outlining the current inequity in the entitlement to a senior’s card?
(2) What action is the Minister taking to remove this apparent inequity relevant to the issue of a senior’s card?
(2) What action is the Minister taking to remove this apparent inequity relevant to the issue of a senior’s card?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
21 September 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Community Development, Women's Interests, Seniors and Youth
Response time
35 days
(2) Ms Cresswell has been advised that the Seniors Card was not developed as a form of income support but as a retirement card aimed at ensuring older people remained within the mainstream of active community life. Seniors who remain in the workforce are less likely to need this form of support as generally they have regular social contact and remain connected and active through their employment. Ms Cresswell has also been advised that the cost and equity issues associated with any change to the Seniors Card criteria would need to be carefully considered.
Ms Cresswell has also been advised that the cost and equity issues associated with any change to the Seniors Card criteria would need to be carefully considered.
Ms Cresswell has also been advised that the cost and equity issues associated with any change to the Seniors Card criteria would need to be carefully considered.
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