Australian Refugee V's Aged Pensioners

Very sad  that our government appears to value refugee's more than our own pensioners most of whom have paid their taxes, been born here or lived here for many years, helped shape us as a nation, a lot have even fought for us to give us the life style and the rights we now value and enjoy... Are you aware of the following? The Australian Federal Government provides the following financial assistance:- BENEFIT AUSTRALIAN AGED PENSIONER OVERSEAS REFUGEE LIVING IN AUSTRALIA Weekly allowance $253.00 $472.50 Weekly Spouse allowance $56.00 $472.50 Additional weekly hardship allowance $0.00 $145.00 TOTAL YEARLY BENEFIT $16,068.00 $56,680.00 I don't know about you, but I think this stinks.      If I was a refugee, why would I look for work? Please forward to all your contacts so that we can lobby for an increase in the aged pension. After all, the average pensioner has paid taxes and contributed to the growth of this country for the last 40 - 60 years. From :  Greg Naylor