As the ageing population in Australia continues to grow, the government is beginning to look at creative ways to help fund the nation's aged care sector. One idea that has been floating around recently is the introduction of a new levy or tax on younger Australians to help senior Australians.

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has stated that the government has a 'genuine duty to deliberate' on any option to reverse the difficulties faced by the aged care sector, including exploring the concept of a levy.

While the Minister hasn't confirmed whether the government will introduce this tax, she's acknowledged that it might be necessary to ensure fair and equitable funding for the sector moving forward.

'We need to have an honest, responsible, and mature discussion about what aged care is going to look like in this country,' Anika explained during a recent interview with ABC.

'If I'm setting up a task force that is going to answer the question of how do we sustainably, equitably fund aged care in Australia moving forward, we need to deliberate on the recommendations to aged care funding that were handed by the Royal Commission.'

Young Australians are confronted with the possibility of a new levy aimed at funding the needs of an ageing population. Credit: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio.

Of course, this potential levy might spark heated conversations around the dinner table as your adult children and grandchildren ponder the prospect of taking on this financial responsibility.

This idea for a levy comes at a time when many young Australians are already feeling the pinch due to existing financial pressures like inflated house prices, hefty HECS fees, and increasing interest rates. It's worth considering whether this additional burden might further strain relationships between the generations.

The proposed levy was one of several recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Aged Care aimed at addressing the current flaws within the system. If it were to come to fruition, it would function similarly to a Medicare-style tax, applied to all taxpayers.

Ms Wells consistently evaded direct answers when asked about the government's potential introduction of a levy or its functioning, stating that such a step would be premature.

Her emphasis lay not on determining the funding amount required but rather on finding ways to enhance outcomes for individuals within the sector, considering the previous administrations' inability to bring about meaningful reforms.

Ms Wells stated that the task force would delve into avenues for empowering Australians with greater choices regarding their entry into aged care and the available care options.

Nonetheless, she deemed it too early to speculate on the funding mechanism for this innovation, evading queries concerning the existing means testing measures. These measures grant Australians owning modest apartments the same subsidy as those who possess multimillion-dollar properties.

​

As the conversation develops, some critics have questioned whether this is the right solution. Veteran political journalist Samantha Maiden thinks that the levy could contribute to so-called 'intergenerational warfare'.

'Why should young people who are facing HECS debts and rising interest rates and inflation pay for a levy for the [seniors] to have lava lamps in their aged care home?' she asked during a recent television appearance.

Samantha argued that older Australians, many of whom are asset-rich (particularly when it comes to property), should be encouraged to utilise these assets to fund their own aged care.

She even went as far as suggesting that taxing young people, many of whom can't yet afford to purchase a home, might be unfair.

Key Takeaways

• Aged Care Minister Anika Wells acknowledges the government's responsibility to address the failing aged care sector and is considering a tax levy to boost funding.
• The Minister is focusing not on the amount of funding required but on ways to improve outcomes for those within the sector.
• A task force is being set up to explore ways to give Australians better choices regarding their aged care options and develop incentives for industry innovation.

Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we recognise the importance of quality aged care while also considering the potential impact on our younger generations. We want to see meaningful and equitable solutions for tackling the current challenges facing the aged care sector, and it's essential to keep an open dialogue on this matter.

We encourage you to discuss these recommendations and ideas with your adult children and grandchildren. What is their perspective on the potential levy? By opening up these conversations, we can ensure that the solution is equitable, sustainable, and fair for everyone involved.

As the discussion continues, we will keep an eye on any updates regarding the idea of a new levy. What do you think of this proposition? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below as well!

 

[Capsam]

During my working life I payed plenty in single person’s tax to support local, state & national programmes. This included your education Samantha Maiden, so use it not to assume that all older persons reach retirement ASSET RICH! Research proves that most seniors choose to stay at home(May be RENTED) as long as possible. My brother lives with me & has a level 2 package. Wells announced an 11.9% increase to funding for packages and my brother has already received the notification that his domestic assistance will now cost $80 per hour. Admin & package management fees are also increasing. So the funding increases go to the PROVIDERS NOT THE CLIENT! Even if you have a package, there is an expectation that you will make co-contributions. Not as straight as everyone seems to think!
Perhaps Samantha & her younger cohort are Greens voters. They would be supportive of anyone 70+ being offered the option of VAD? After all, the ACT Government is taking over Calvary Hospital so that it will have at least one hospital offering the Green’s killing services to the general public for the unborn & the elderly!!
As someone told by an anaesthetist, that she didn’t know why they were bothering to waste time & money saving people like me, Samantha can expect me to stand up for my rights until my last God-given breath…not her’s or some unfeeling politician in any colour of government.

 

[elaine41]

After the second world our returning solders were told they would be paying extra tax to provide for their retirement as far as i know this levy is still in effect so we have paid for our retirement already if the governments in the past have mismanaged this levy maybe they should be made accountable.

I heard this also from my parents & grandparents. There should be a large pool of funds available for seniors when they retire to fund their pension & ongoing care as they age. It would seem that after a (probably) short period this extra tax was diverted into general funds instead of being kept separately & invested wisely to grow into a fund which could support us in our old age.

 

[Pommyoz]

exactly, if you have assets they have to be used before getting a bed. Recently happened with my Dad.

I did not begrudge my Fathers assets. He got a room, his money was banked, when he died, money was completely refunded. What’s the problem? Sounds like youngsters want their inheritance well before their due.

 

[elaine41]

During my working life I payed plenty in single person’s tax to support local, state & national programmes. This included your education Samantha Maiden, so use it not to assume that all older persons reach retirement ASSET RICH! Research proves that most seniors choose to stay at home(May be RENTED) as long as possible. My brother lives with me & has a level 2 package. Wells announced an 11.9% increase to funding for packages and my brother has already received the notification that his domestic assistance will now cost $80 per hour. Admin & package management fees are also increasing. So the funding increases go to the PROVIDERS NOT THE CLIENT! Even if you have a package, there is an expectation that you will make co-contributions. Not as straight as everyone seems to think!
Perhaps Samantha & her younger cohort are Greens voters. They would be supportive of anyone 70+ being offered the option of VAD? After all, the ACT Government is taking over Calvary Hospital so that it will have at least one hospital offering the Green’s killing services to the general public for the unborn & the elderly!!
As someone told by an anaesthetist, that she didn’t know why they were bothering to waste time & money saving people like me, Samantha can expect me to stand up for my rights until my last God-given breath…not her’s or some unfeeling politician in any colour of government.

So sorry to hear that you were treated that way by an anaesthetist. That is not acceptable at all. I'm glad to hear, though, that you will stand up for your rights & live until God takes your last breath - not some injection which equates to murder in my eyes.

 

[KatKop]

I do not support younger people having to carry a disproportionate responsibility for aged care. There are many other levers the government can use including:
1. A resources tax ( similar to Norway)
2. Greater emphasis on large corporations actually paying some tax
3. Re organise priorities. I wonder whether the purchase of these 8 nuclear subs is such a good move? Many experts argue that cheaper alternative subs which are more defensive would be more appropriate and many billions of dollars cheaper. The savings could fund other areas of defense but also be Re directed towards aged care.
4. Re consider the absurd stage three tax cuts due in a year or two.
5. Streamline some government departments to aim for an efficiency target to offset the costs of aged care.
These are a few considerations.

It seems to me fundamentally unfair to expect the younger generation to have to be somehow levied for something they had zero input into creating.

@John Robert, I agree - especially with the expenditure on military equipment which will be completely outdated and obsolete when a war breaks out. The aggressor will simply say, 'I have my finger on the button, I'll flatten [insert city of your choice] with long-distance missiles if you don't submit by [hour].'

 

[Dandelion]

As the ageing population in Australia continues to grow, the government is beginning to look at creative ways to help fund the nation's aged care sector. One idea that has been floating around recently is the introduction of a new levy or tax on younger Australians to help senior Australians.

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has stated that the government has a 'genuine duty to deliberate' on any option to reverse the difficulties faced by the aged care sector, including exploring the concept of a levy.

While the Minister hasn't confirmed whether the government will introduce this tax, she's acknowledged that it might be necessary to ensure fair and equitable funding for the sector moving forward.

'We need to have an honest, responsible, and mature discussion about what aged care is going to look like in this country,' Anika explained during a recent interview with ABC.

'If I'm setting up a task force that is going to answer the question of how do we sustainably, equitably fund aged care in Australia moving forward, we need to deliberate on the recommendations to aged care funding that were handed by the Royal Commission.'

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Young Australians are confronted with the possibility of a new levy aimed at funding the needs of an ageing population. Credit: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio.

Of course, this potential levy might spark heated conversations around the dinner table as your adult children and grandchildren ponder the prospect of taking on this financial responsibility.

This idea for a levy comes at a time when many young Australians are already feeling the pinch due to existing financial pressures like inflated house prices, hefty HECS fees, and increasing interest rates. It's worth considering whether this additional burden might further strain relationships between the generations.

The proposed levy was one of several recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Aged Care aimed at addressing the current flaws within the system. If it were to come to fruition, it would function similarly to a Medicare-style tax, applied to all taxpayers.

Ms Wells consistently evaded direct answers when asked about the government's potential introduction of a levy or its functioning, stating that such a step would be premature.

Her emphasis lay not on determining the funding amount required but rather on finding ways to enhance outcomes for individuals within the sector, considering the previous administrations' inability to bring about meaningful reforms.

Ms Wells stated that the task force would delve into avenues for empowering Australians with greater choices regarding their entry into aged care and the available care options.

Nonetheless, she deemed it too early to speculate on the funding mechanism for this innovation, evading queries concerning the existing means testing measures. These measures grant Australians owning modest apartments the same subsidy as those who possess multimillion-dollar properties.

​

As the conversation develops, some critics have questioned whether this is the right solution. Veteran political journalist Samantha Maiden thinks that the levy could contribute to so-called 'intergenerational warfare'.

'Why should young people who are facing HECS debts and rising interest rates and inflation pay for a levy for the [seniors] to have lava lamps in their aged care home?' she asked during a recent television appearance.

Samantha argued that older Australians, many of whom are asset-rich (particularly when it comes to property), should be encouraged to utilise these assets to fund their own aged care.

She even went as far as suggesting that taxing young people, many of whom can't yet afford to purchase a home, might be unfair.

Key Takeaways

• Aged Care Minister Anika Wells acknowledges the government's responsibility to address the failing aged care sector and is considering a tax levy to boost funding.
• The Minister is focusing not on the amount of funding required but on ways to improve outcomes for those within the sector.
• A task force is being set up to explore ways to give Australians better choices regarding their aged care options and develop incentives for industry innovation.

Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we recognise the importance of quality aged care while also considering the potential impact on our younger generations. We want to see meaningful and equitable solutions for tackling the current challenges facing the aged care sector, and it's essential to keep an open dialogue on this matter.

We encourage you to discuss these recommendations and ideas with your adult children and grandchildren. What is their perspective on the potential levy? By opening up these conversations, we can ensure that the solution is equitable, sustainable, and fair for everyone involved.

As the discussion continues, we will keep an eye on any updates regarding the idea of a new levy. What do you think of this proposition? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below as well!

It should not up to the young to be taxed for age care funding. The millionaires who avoid paying tax should be taxed. They use methods to avoid paying any taxes, but, the ordinary tax payer does not have a choice but to be taxed by the government

 

[HappyPam]

Definitely! They will be old themselves one day - and the young ones will be taking care of them

 

[trakn]

My grandfathers worked for the princely sum of 6 pence (5cents) during the depression to feed their families. Many of yours probably did too. Yet today someone who earns $250,000 is crying poor . Stop giving these people a handout. Stop giving people tax breaks so they can get richer at the expense of the little people taxpayers. Stop foreign nationals from buying property. Accept refugees but don't put their needs ahead of Australian nationals. If people can't afford something they need to learn to either go with out or find a way to earn more.
Trouble with people today is they forget that someone has to pick up the rubbish.

 

[Grunt5RAR]

As the ageing population in Australia continues to grow, the government is beginning to look at creative ways to help fund the nation's aged care sector. One idea that has been floating around recently is the introduction of a new levy or tax on younger Australians to help senior Australians.

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has stated that the government has a 'genuine duty to deliberate' on any option to reverse the difficulties faced by the aged care sector, including exploring the concept of a levy.

While the Minister hasn't confirmed whether the government will introduce this tax, she's acknowledged that it might be necessary to ensure fair and equitable funding for the sector moving forward.

'We need to have an honest, responsible, and mature discussion about what aged care is going to look like in this country,' Anika explained during a recent interview with ABC.

'If I'm setting up a task force that is going to answer the question of how do we sustainably, equitably fund aged care in Australia moving forward, we need to deliberate on the recommendations to aged care funding that were handed by the Royal Commission.'

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Young Australians are confronted with the possibility of a new levy aimed at funding the needs of an ageing population. Credit: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio.

Of course, this potential levy might spark heated conversations around the dinner table as your adult children and grandchildren ponder the prospect of taking on this financial responsibility.

This idea for a levy comes at a time when many young Australians are already feeling the pinch due to existing financial pressures like inflated house prices, hefty HECS fees, and increasing interest rates. It's worth considering whether this additional burden might further strain relationships between the generations.

The proposed levy was one of several recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Aged Care aimed at addressing the current flaws within the system. If it were to come to fruition, it would function similarly to a Medicare-style tax, applied to all taxpayers.

Ms Wells consistently evaded direct answers when asked about the government's potential introduction of a levy or its functioning, stating that such a step would be premature.

Her emphasis lay not on determining the funding amount required but rather on finding ways to enhance outcomes for individuals within the sector, considering the previous administrations' inability to bring about meaningful reforms.

Ms Wells stated that the task force would delve into avenues for empowering Australians with greater choices regarding their entry into aged care and the available care options.

Nonetheless, she deemed it too early to speculate on the funding mechanism for this innovation, evading queries concerning the existing means testing measures. These measures grant Australians owning modest apartments the same subsidy as those who possess multimillion-dollar properties.

​

As the conversation develops, some critics have questioned whether this is the right solution. Veteran political journalist Samantha Maiden thinks that the levy could contribute to so-called 'intergenerational warfare'.

'Why should young people who are facing HECS debts and rising interest rates and inflation pay for a levy for the [seniors] to have lava lamps in their aged care home?' she asked during a recent television appearance.

Samantha argued that older Australians, many of whom are asset-rich (particularly when it comes to property), should be encouraged to utilise these assets to fund their own aged care.

She even went as far as suggesting that taxing young people, many of whom can't yet afford to purchase a home, might be unfair.

Key Takeaways

• Aged Care Minister Anika Wells acknowledges the government's responsibility to address the failing aged care sector and is considering a tax levy to boost funding.
• The Minister is focusing not on the amount of funding required but on ways to improve outcomes for those within the sector.
• A task force is being set up to explore ways to give Australians better choices regarding their aged care options and develop incentives for industry innovation.

Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we recognise the importance of quality aged care while also considering the potential impact on our younger generations. We want to see meaningful and equitable solutions for tackling the current challenges facing the aged care sector, and it's essential to keep an open dialogue on this matter.

We encourage you to discuss these recommendations and ideas with your adult children and grandchildren. What is their perspective on the potential levy? By opening up these conversations, we can ensure that the solution is equitable, sustainable, and fair for everyone involved.

As the discussion continues, we will keep an eye on any updates regarding the idea of a new levy. What do you think of this proposition? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below as well!

The Federal Government should simply increase amount of GST to 12.5% as a trial to ascertain if that relieves the pressure.

 

[Phantom55]

why not?...young people will get old

 

[poppyshero]

What we need is a government that stops wasting money on stadiums and other white elephants. They collect plenty of money to fund everything required, they just need to stop wasting it, and be more responsible with their spending.

 

[Pink lion]

SURELYTHERE MUST BE SOME WAY FOR POLICY MAKERS AND BREAKERS to tap into the collective WILL of the Nations people and JUST READ what we have to say?

Instead of what their party sanctioned pollsters and high paid and often ill experienced or informed focus groups come up with why don't they pay attention to clearly expressed logic?

I Know I keep on banging on about it. However, ladies and gentlemen, it is truly remarkable that so many solutions to national concerns are easily available on sites such as ours.

Quite seriously all THEY need to do is read what responses we as a collective group present and THEN IMPLIMENT much needed solutions, if it is agreed that something that has been presented, may effectively contribute to our Nations benefit.

No focus groups and two three-year delays, required.

They can even PRETEND that they thought of it themselves. We just require better, more inexpensive, practical solutions.

(SIGH) If only they would READ what is constantly offered.

We are all lucky that politicians do not become firemen.

They only meet a few weeks a year and yet look at all the havoc that ensues for us (not for them) when well-meaning however often ill-informed choices, are made on our behalf.

 

[Suemac]

As the ageing population in Australia continues to grow, the government is beginning to look at creative ways to help fund the nation's aged care sector. One idea that has been floating around recently is the introduction of a new levy or tax on younger Australians to help senior Australians.

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has stated that the government has a 'genuine duty to deliberate' on any option to reverse the difficulties faced by the aged care sector, including exploring the concept of a levy.

While the Minister hasn't confirmed whether the government will introduce this tax, she's acknowledged that it might be necessary to ensure fair and equitable funding for the sector moving forward.

'We need to have an honest, responsible, and mature discussion about what aged care is going to look like in this country,' Anika explained during a recent interview with ABC.

'If I'm setting up a task force that is going to answer the question of how do we sustainably, equitably fund aged care in Australia moving forward, we need to deliberate on the recommendations to aged care funding that were handed by the Royal Commission.'

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Young Australians are confronted with the possibility of a new levy aimed at funding the needs of an ageing population. Credit: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio.

Of course, this potential levy might spark heated conversations around the dinner table as your adult children and grandchildren ponder the prospect of taking on this financial responsibility.

This idea for a levy comes at a time when many young Australians are already feeling the pinch due to existing financial pressures like inflated house prices, hefty HECS fees, and increasing interest rates. It's worth considering whether this additional burden might further strain relationships between the generations.

The proposed levy was one of several recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Aged Care aimed at addressing the current flaws within the system. If it were to come to fruition, it would function similarly to a Medicare-style tax, applied to all taxpayers.

Ms Wells consistently evaded direct answers when asked about the government's potential introduction of a levy or its functioning, stating that such a step would be premature.

Her emphasis lay not on determining the funding amount required but rather on finding ways to enhance outcomes for individuals within the sector, considering the previous administrations' inability to bring about meaningful reforms.

Ms Wells stated that the task force would delve into avenues for empowering Australians with greater choices regarding their entry into aged care and the available care options.

Nonetheless, she deemed it too early to speculate on the funding mechanism for this innovation, evading queries concerning the existing means testing measures. These measures grant Australians owning modest apartments the same subsidy as those who possess multimillion-dollar properties.

​

As the conversation develops, some critics have questioned whether this is the right solution. Veteran political journalist Samantha Maiden thinks that the levy could contribute to so-called 'intergenerational warfare'.

'Why should young people who are facing HECS debts and rising interest rates and inflation pay for a levy for the [seniors] to have lava lamps in their aged care home?' she asked during a recent television appearance.

Samantha argued that older Australians, many of whom are asset-rich (particularly when it comes to property), should be encouraged to utilise these assets to fund their own aged care.

She even went as far as suggesting that taxing young people, many of whom can't yet afford to purchase a home, might be unfair.

Key Takeaways

• Aged Care Minister Anika Wells acknowledges the government's responsibility to address the failing aged care sector and is considering a tax levy to boost funding.
• The Minister is focusing not on the amount of funding required but on ways to improve outcomes for those within the sector.
• A task force is being set up to explore ways to give Australians better choices regarding their aged care options and develop incentives for industry innovation.

Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we recognise the importance of quality aged care while also considering the potential impact on our younger generations. We want to see meaningful and equitable solutions for tackling the current challenges facing the aged care sector, and it's essential to keep an open dialogue on this matter.

We encourage you to discuss these recommendations and ideas with your adult children and grandchildren. What is their perspective on the potential levy? By opening up these conversations, we can ensure that the solution is equitable, sustainable, and fair for everyone involved.

As the discussion continues, we will keep an eye on any updates regarding the idea of a new levy. What do you think of this proposition? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below as well!

It's not a matter of putting lava lamps in senior's care facilities! The problem is not having enough staff available to take care of the elderly. This puts pressure on the staff, as well as limiting the amount of care they can provide.

 

[Ricci]

We have to firstly make the decision of who is responsible for the care of older Australians. If it is the Government they really need to take a long, hard look at themselves. If it is family then they need to make it clear.

It seems to me that most problems can be solved in one of two ways, time or money.

Time

Most people these days seem to be time poor, it's a struggle for them to even make time to visit, never mind take care of elders so that leaves

Money.

If you can't afford the time to do something yourself then you have to pay for someone to do it for you. If that means an extra levy on their income then so be it.

As repugnant as the thought of extra taxing is the fact is that the pie is being sliced very thinly as it is, the only solution is to increase the size of the pie.

 

[DaddyRon]

As the ageing population in Australia continues to grow, the government is beginning to look at creative ways to help fund the nation's aged care sector. One idea that has been floating around recently is the introduction of a new levy or tax on younger Australians to help senior Australians.

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has stated that the government has a 'genuine duty to deliberate' on any option to reverse the difficulties faced by the aged care sector, including exploring the concept of a levy.

While the Minister hasn't confirmed whether the government will introduce this tax, she's acknowledged that it might be necessary to ensure fair and equitable funding for the sector moving forward.

'We need to have an honest, responsible, and mature discussion about what aged care is going to look like in this country,' Anika explained during a recent interview with ABC.

'If I'm setting up a task force that is going to answer the question of how do we sustainably, equitably fund aged care in Australia moving forward, we need to deliberate on the recommendations to aged care funding that were handed by the Royal Commission.'

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Young Australians are confronted with the possibility of a new levy aimed at funding the needs of an ageing population. Credit: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio.

Of course, this potential levy might spark heated conversations around the dinner table as your adult children and grandchildren ponder the prospect of taking on this financial responsibility.

This idea for a levy comes at a time when many young Australians are already feeling the pinch due to existing financial pressures like inflated house prices, hefty HECS fees, and increasing interest rates. It's worth considering whether this additional burden might further strain relationships between the generations.

The proposed levy was one of several recommendations made by the Royal Commission into Aged Care aimed at addressing the current flaws within the system. If it were to come to fruition, it would function similarly to a Medicare-style tax, applied to all taxpayers.

Ms Wells consistently evaded direct answers when asked about the government's potential introduction of a levy or its functioning, stating that such a step would be premature.

Her emphasis lay not on determining the funding amount required but rather on finding ways to enhance outcomes for individuals within the sector, considering the previous administrations' inability to bring about meaningful reforms.

Ms Wells stated that the task force would delve into avenues for empowering Australians with greater choices regarding their entry into aged care and the available care options.

Nonetheless, she deemed it too early to speculate on the funding mechanism for this innovation, evading queries concerning the existing means testing measures. These measures grant Australians owning modest apartments the same subsidy as those who possess multimillion-dollar properties.

​

As the conversation develops, some critics have questioned whether this is the right solution. Veteran political journalist Samantha Maiden thinks that the levy could contribute to so-called 'intergenerational warfare'.

'Why should young people who are facing HECS debts and rising interest rates and inflation pay for a levy for the [seniors] to have lava lamps in their aged care home?' she asked during a recent television appearance.

Samantha argued that older Australians, many of whom are asset-rich (particularly when it comes to property), should be encouraged to utilise these assets to fund their own aged care.

She even went as far as suggesting that taxing young people, many of whom can't yet afford to purchase a home, might be unfair.

Key Takeaways

• Aged Care Minister Anika Wells acknowledges the government's responsibility to address the failing aged care sector and is considering a tax levy to boost funding.
• The Minister is focusing not on the amount of funding required but on ways to improve outcomes for those within the sector.
• A task force is being set up to explore ways to give Australians better choices regarding their aged care options and develop incentives for industry innovation.

Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we recognise the importance of quality aged care while also considering the potential impact on our younger generations. We want to see meaningful and equitable solutions for tackling the current challenges facing the aged care sector, and it's essential to keep an open dialogue on this matter.

We encourage you to discuss these recommendations and ideas with your adult children and grandchildren. What is their perspective on the potential levy? By opening up these conversations, we can ensure that the solution is equitable, sustainable, and fair for everyone involved.

As the discussion continues, we will keep an eye on any updates regarding the idea of a new levy. What do you think of this proposition? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below as well!

Instead of punishing the young and sending more in to poverty, the government should look at cutting it's own perks and the billions it wastes on first nation people, and nuclear subs that will be obsolete before we get them !!

 

[BJM]

Just a suggestion …..

How about the government take the necessary funds from the tax revenue that they rort from the tax payers instead of making the people pay. Shame on the Government

 

[elaine41]

The Federal Government should simply increase amount of GST to 12.5% as a trial to ascertain if that relieves the pressure.

That would adversely affect the older generation who are living below the poverty line now on the age pension. Increasing the GST means that the money would just go into general fund - not to aged care & it would impact the younger generation more than if they put a levy to cover aged care.

 

[Suzanne rose]

I'm going to say differently to what most have said.
I have always said our government needs a system where when we are working money should come out to help when we are older.

I believe the Hecs debt for our uni students are to hugh and needs to be lowered. Where as overseas students do already pay a higher fee and maybe these fees should be made higher, they are coming here to study only to go back to their country after gaining their qualifications.

An aged care levy needs to be introduced , it doesn't have to be high , everyone is going to become a senior like it or not .

 

[Nana Zorak]

No argument there, however, any monies gathered is a mere pittance compared to what the Government and their cronies allow Corporations year after year to get away with.

And the politicians themselves pay millions a year in gratitudes to past pollies who get more per meal allowance each than is spent on all the residents in a care home. Stop funding the past pollies who can earn upwards of their previous salaries in one day for just bull*****ing at a lunch to the faithful. TAX these Bas****S to the extent of the top earners. That would help the residents to get a good, healthy meal occasionally.

 

[Judy HB]

There are many Corporations both Australian and overseas companies, THAT DO NOT PAY TAXES.

Get them to stand up and pay what's fair.

LIST THEM and regularly post this in news media until they relent and support our national interests and our Nation would be fine.

We are evidently among the heaviest taxed nations on Earth.

SCORN and RIDICULE are the weapons to use against an entrenched mindset. Rational argument can be presented in debate, figures can be manipulated, it's called politics.

EMBARRASSMENT CREATES CHANGE.

PUBLICLY IDENTIFY EVERYONE THAT DELIBERATELY AVOIDS TAXES AND KEEP THEIR NAMES CONSTANTLY PRESENT in the PUBLIC EYE until they succumb and do the right thing.

PUBLIC OPINION WILL DO THE REST.

It’s not about succumbing, if they are avoiding taxes that’s illegal, have them charged!!