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Fairer Concessions


This campaign provides information about concessions and will fight for fairer concessions Australians aged 50+.

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The issue

The issue

Some government concessions are set too low, and many aren’t indexed annually to meet changes in living costs.

What we're calling for

What we're calling for

We're campaigning for targeted concessions for those in need, free public transport and a seniuors stamp duty concession. Plus, we are educating the public about concessions via our handy Concessions Calculator.

The benefits

The benefits

Concessions help to reduce living costs, making life easier for older Australians, especially those with limited means.

Campaign wins

More retirees get access to concessions

More retirees get access to concessions

During the 2022 federal election, the Coalition and then Labor announced changes to income test rules for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC). This has since been legislated meaning some 44,000 low income self-funded retirees now get access to valuable concessions, such as cheaper medicines through the PBS and state and territory-based cost of living concessions.

Our policy recommendations

Create a targeted Pensioner Concession Card Plus

With an estimated 23.7% of pensioners living in poverty, the federal government should create a targeted Pensioner Concession Card to provide additional support to those most in need.

Stamp duty concessions for seniors

We are calling on state governments to introduce a stamp duty concession for seniors to make downsizing more attractive.

Free public transport for seniors

We are calling for free public transport for seniors to help reduce congestion and transport emissions.

Concessions Calculator

Are you getting the concessions you're eligible for?

Are you getting the concessions you're eligible for?

As cost-of-living pressures mount, concessions are critical in how you live your later life. Our new Fairer Concessions campaign, using the National Seniors Concessions Calculator, will educate you on the range of concessions available. Its quick, easy and will help you save!

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Donate

Donate

National Seniors is the leading not-for-profit organisation fighting for a fair go for older Australians.

We rely on people like you to donate so we can continue to tackle issues such as age discrimination, accessible housing, pension poverty, health costs, aged care, improve retirement income and provide more home care places so that older Australians can live safely and make ends meet.

Our submissions

Submission to the New South Wales Budget 2018-2019
  • Public Submission

Submission to the New South Wales Budget 2018-2019

NSW Treasury

Submission to the Victoria Budget 2018-2019
  • Public Submission

Submission to the Victoria Budget 2018-2019

VIC Treasury

Submission to the Queensland Budget 2018-2019
  • Public Submission

Submission to the Queensland Budget 2018-2019

QLD Treasury

Submission to the Western Australian State Budget 2018-2019
  • Public Submission

Submission to the Western Australian State Budget 2018-2019

WA Treasury

Submission to the Tasmania State Budget 2018-2019
  • Public Submission

Submission to the Tasmania State Budget 2018-2019

TAS Treasury

IPART Review of Public Transport Fares
  • Public Submission

IPART Review of Public Transport Fares

NSW – Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal

Inquiry into Electricity Pricing in Queensland
  • Public Submission

Inquiry into Electricity Pricing in Queensland

Queensland – Queensland Productivity Commission

  • Public Submission

Submission to the 2015-2016 Northern Territory Budget

NT – NT Department of Treasury and Finance

  • Public Submission

2014 2015 Tasmanian Budget Submission

Tasmania – Department of Treasury and Finance

  • Public Submission

Submission to the 2014-2015 Queensland Budget

Queensland Government

  • Public Submission

Submission to the 2010-2011 VIC Budget

Victoria – Victorian Government

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Current submissions

Current submissions

Through our access to policy-makers and the support of our members, we're able to make a difference. Check out our current submissions.

Become a National Seniors Member

Join National Seniors Australia today and receive discounts on everyday essentials and more

Join National Seniors Australia today and receive discounts on everyday essentials and more

National Seniors Australia members have access to a range of benefits and services – including discounts on Travel, Health and Life Insurance.

As a member, save with discounts, expand your social circle through our branches, receive a yearly subscription to Our Generation digital magazine, and access our Financial Information Consultant by phone.

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