Australian pensioners to lose out under IR reforms
AUSTRALIA - New industrial relations reforms could see pensioners face cuts to their benefits according to Labour's treasury spokesman, Wayne Swan (pictured).
In an interview with the Australian media yesterday, the Labour MP warned the possibility of lowering wages could not help but impact on pensions in the longer run. He said: “If they reduce wages growth,...
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