I am thankful for the $1400 single pensioners are to receive in December - that will definite help in the short term. We are all only too aware how we desperately need an increase of at least $30 per week.

Do you know if there are any plans to increase rent assistance?

I am classed as a home owner. Is there any provision for "home owners"
who still have a mortgage? On a single pension I am still trying to pay a mortgage, rates, home maintenance & insurance. Am thinking of selling my home and renting as at least then I would get rent assistance to help pay the rent. My mortgage repayments alone are as high as a rental property. My house will not bring a high price - country fibro cottage. Approximate sale price of maybe $150,000 less payout remaining mortgage and associated costs - not much left. What is left will need to be invested to help pay the rent, etc. As far as I am aware there is no government help such as rent assistance to help one keep on at home in these circumstance.