Post by Banker on Jan 26, 2012 18:29:26 GMT 7
The Greens have attacked the Victorian Government for increasing public housing rents for aged pensioners.
State rents, which are indexed to the federal age pension, have just been increased to reflect last year's $30-a-week pension rise.
That means an increase of up to almost $10 a week for some.
Greens MP Greg Barber says they should not be applied to pensioners.
"I don't remember the Baillieu Government running for office on a platform of taking $10 a week from every pensioner," he said.
"This is one group that shouldn't be touched when it comes to cost-of-living increases."
The State Government says the increase is the same as in four other states.
goo.gl/pfz7G
State rents, which are indexed to the federal age pension, have just been increased to reflect last year's $30-a-week pension rise.
That means an increase of up to almost $10 a week for some.
Greens MP Greg Barber says they should not be applied to pensioners.
"I don't remember the Baillieu Government running for office on a platform of taking $10 a week from every pensioner," he said.
"This is one group that shouldn't be touched when it comes to cost-of-living increases."
The State Government says the increase is the same as in four other states.
goo.gl/pfz7G