As our population ages we should give more thought to the value of older Australians, and what contribution they not only made in the past, but what contribution they could still make in the future to the economy. The ever increasing burden of Aged Welfare needs to be addressed, now running at unsustainable levels, the taxpayer funded system of pensions and care provision very much needs an overhaul to guarantee long-term viability. Rather than simply upping the age for pensions would it not be more economically viable if those old folk who are still physically and mentally capable undertook some form of "light duties" to compensate for their taxpayer funded welfare. With a critical labour shortage in some areas a 'Seniors National Service' would go part way towards releaving that problem as well.

And what about those not physically capable of work? Collect them in vans with with the exhaust pipes turned back into their interiors like the people with your hatreds did to Jews and other 'useless' people in Nazi Germany? You could further cut costs by not bothering with concentration camps.

Paul pretends to respect those that have given the best years of their life to this country, to believe economy is the only reason for human existence. He does not believe in nursing homes as they are expensive waste of money. For him the covid 19 vaccine should not have been given to those over 70 but allowed to take out all the aged and weak in society. Because they cost money to maintain.

He is a Green supporting China's Communist take over of Australia.

Hi Paul,

It's a tricky situation.

Young people can't get jobs and the older ones have
to retire when they reach pension age in many jobs.
Finding the right balance for both generations is
not easy. Still, quite a few professions do allow older
people to continue working. Politicians, doctors,
many retail outlets, restaurants, aged care
facilities, health workers, and so on.

I think it is a matter of negotiation and how well
someone feels and can cope. People know when they've had
enough and when then can or can't continue working due
to their health. Our GP is over eighty and still going
strong. Friends of ours who have left their professions
are now busy volunteering in their community. Staying
active is so important health wise as you age. Most
people realize that. Not only physically but mentally.

The largest part of retirees are volunteer workers who work for charities without pay, and produce no taxable income. They serve the community with services - like Meals on Wheels to those who cannot prepare meals for themselves; or on boards of Community or sporting Clubs. They are still consumers buying product produced by the work force, which creates employment and income for the producers.

Paul should talk to his Green mates who want to put up the unemployment Welfare payments to be equal to a living wage. He might have a winge there.

Most grandparents play a part in family child care and sharing life skills training because they have the time and experiences.

It seems that anti-Semitism is not the only thing the Greens share with the Nazis. Before the next election they should be asked to explain their policies not just on the pesky 'old farts', but also the disabled and infirm, those who are unable to fend for themselves and pay huge energy costs brought about by their green schemes, those with no family to help them in old age. It's just as well we don't have any Gypsies in Australia. The 'final solution' seems to be raising its ugly head again in less than a century.