A Newspoll survey has revealed that the majority of Australians (51%) view the Aged Pension as a welfare safety net, not an entitlement that is earned after paying a lifetime’s tax. From The Australian:
Newspoll found 51 per cent of voters believe everyone should do their best to save for retirement but that the pension should be there as a safety net. By contrast, 35 per cent say they pay enough tax and the Age Pension entitlement is repaying a portion of that.
