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BPiA’s President Patrick Edwards Interviewed on ABC Radio’s PM program.

2023-03-07T22:13:34+11:00

BPiA's President Patrick Edwards was interviewed on ABC Radio's PM program, as part of a segment covering the cost of living problems for British "Frozen Pensioners" in Australia. Patrick appears around 04:00 You can listen to it here:  Cost of living biting those with pensions frozen in time - ABC Radio

BPiA’s President Patrick Edwards Interviewed on ABC Radio’s PM program.2023-03-07T22:13:34+11:00

John Duffy has Resigned as Chairman of the ICBP due to ill health.

2022-12-27T09:34:02+11:00

We are sorry to report that John Duffy, the ICBP Chairman who recently led the ICBP delegation visit to the UK  has had to stand down from all frozen pensioner work due to ill health. We would like thank John for his determined leadership and campaigning since 2017 and wish him the very best in his health journey. The rest of the ICBP board will continue the campaign for unfreezing of pensions around the world, which was advanced during the recent delegation visit and a new Chair will be identified some time in the New Year. [...]

John Duffy has Resigned as Chairman of the ICBP due to ill health.2022-12-27T09:34:02+11:00

Lord Rennard Gave a Presentation to The BPiA AGM 2022

2022-12-13T14:58:09+11:00

Lord Rennard gave a presentation direct from London to the BPiA AGM on 6th Dec 2022. Lord Rennard is a Liberal Democrat Life Peer who was instrumental in getting the changes to the Election Act which removed the 15 year time limit for non-residents to vote in the UK. The AGM was held via Zoom, and members from several countries around the world attended. The presentation gave valuable insights on how best to progress our case with the UK Government, and finished with a Q&A session. The Video is here

Lord Rennard Gave a Presentation to The BPiA AGM 20222022-12-13T14:58:09+11:00

SMH exposes Australian Frozen Pensioner’s fury, and the BPiA Delegation’s Advocacy in London.

2022-11-21T20:47:59+11:00

Sydney Morning Herald has published an excellent article exposing the unfairness of British Frozen Pensions and the fury it has caused. It also publicises the excellent work our BPiA delegation in London, which includes our President Patrick Edwards, is doing "educating" British MPs about the situation Full Article is here

SMH exposes Australian Frozen Pensioner’s fury, and the BPiA Delegation’s Advocacy in London.2022-11-21T20:47:59+11:00

BBC Program: Sir Roger Gale requests that Frozen Pensions are put on CHOGM agenda.

2022-06-23T19:54:14+10:00

The BBC recently aired a program featuring Sir Roger Gale requesting that Frozen Pensions be included on the upcoming CHOGM agenda. It includes interviews with John Duffy, and Anne Puckridge. BBC video is here

BBC Program: Sir Roger Gale requests that Frozen Pensions are put on CHOGM agenda.2022-06-23T19:54:14+10:00

BPiA welcomes Amanda Rishworth as Minister for Social Services. Amanda has supported our Campaign in the past.

2022-06-07T15:58:40+10:00

BPiA welcomes the appointment of Amanda Rishworth as Minister for Social Services. Ms Rishworth supported our campaign for a fair pension by moving a motion in the House of Representatives in 2008. See here. We are confident she remains constant in her opinion of right and wrong and will use her new position as a springboard for Australian Government action on this issue.

BPiA welcomes Amanda Rishworth as Minister for Social Services. Amanda has supported our Campaign in the past.2022-06-07T15:58:40+10:00

The West Australian Publishes BPiA’s Decades Long Fight to Unfreeze British Ex-Pat Pensions in Australia.

2022-03-17T22:53:14+11:00

The West Australian interview with a BPiA member about BPiA's decades long fight over Frozen State British Ex-Pat Pensions in Australia. Note: Please follow the link in the article to sign the E-Petition to the UK Government.

The West Australian Publishes BPiA’s Decades Long Fight to Unfreeze British Ex-Pat Pensions in Australia.2022-03-17T22:53:14+11:00
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