澳大利亚提议将工作收入豁免于养恤金测试,以促进退休人员就业和公平。 Australia proposes exempting work income from pension tests to boost retiree employment and fairness.

修改澳大利亚年龄养老金制度的建议将使就业收入免于收入测试,解决了对低收入退休人员实行高达60%有效税率的制度,同时允许较富有的退休人员在不丧失福利的情况下赚取更多收入。 A proposed change to Australia’s age pension system would exempt employment income from the income test, addressing a system that imposes effective tax rates of up to 60% on low-income retirees while allowing wealthier retirees to earn significantly more without losing benefits. 批评者说,目前的结构阻止了澳大利亚年长者工作,加剧了劳动力短缺,巩固了不平等。 Critics say the current structure discourages older Australians from working, worsens labor shortages, and entrenches inequality. 倡导团体认为,从测试中扣除工作收入将简化系统,促进公平,并鼓励劳动力参与。 Advocacy groups argue that removing work income from the test would simplify the system, promote fairness, and encourage workforce participation. 社会服务部坚持现行做法是公平的,旨在促进自力更生,但许多人认为这种做法已经过时,不公正。 The Department of Social Services maintains the current approach is fair and designed to promote self-reliance, but many view it as outdated and unjust.