We shouldn't be put out to pasture just because we've reached somebody's idea of retirement, which was certainly happening in Australia, and I think elsewhere as well.
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I don't see why, if you look at how the Australian culture and psyche is, that we can't be amongst the most generous, from the grassroots up, nations in the world.
We believe in the Australian promise; that if you work hard, you won't be left behind.
Our government works should be treated fairly and appropriately; they should have a decent retirement, but not a gold-plated system where they can retire multimillionaires in their 50s.
I think the notion of retirement is just a dreadful, dreadful idea and I hope I never have to do that.
I have to think about the possible ramifications of an early retirement.
We have some control over when we retire. However, we have very little control over how long we will live.
The Australian people want to help build this country into a great nation. This budget... has not realized the capacity of the Australian people. It has underestimated them. It has let us down.
There are some who start their retirement long before they stop working.
A continuing narrative throughout Australia's history that says it is better to build up than to tear down - this is the continuing mission of Labor.
Retire? Never! We are far too busy!
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