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Report from The BPiA Frozen Pension Information Session in Parliament House

2023-08-15T12:27:49+10:00

The BPiA "Drop-in" frozen Pensions Information Session for MPs and Senators on 2nd August 2023 in Parliament House was a great success! BPiA was represented by our President Patrick Edwards and his wife Colleen, Garry Gordon, Chris and Peta Mackenzie. The Drop-In session went well. Staff present said they had never seen so many MPs either turn up or send representatives for an information session. Four MPs signed our Coreflute Petition. Among them were Ian Goodenough   Patrick had a meeting with Amanda Rishworth (Social services Minister) which went well. She has been a long time supporter of our [...]

Report from The BPiA Frozen Pension Information Session in Parliament House2023-08-15T12:27:49+10:00

BPiA invites all MPs and Senators to Frozen Pensions “Drop-in” Session

2023-08-15T12:38:34+10:00

BPiA has organised a drop-in event in Parliament House Details:-  Wednesday 2nd August between 10 am and noon in room R2.94. The purpose of the event is to educate MPs about the issue of frozen pensions. Invitations have been sent to all members of the House of Representatives and all Senators. The same invitation has been sent to everyone invited. You can read the invitation to Anthony Albanese by clicking here Now it's up to you all (members and non-members) to get your MP to attend. PLEASE WRITE OR TELEPHONE OR VISIT THE LOCAL OFFICE OF YOUR MP AND ENCOURAGE THEM [...]

BPiA invites all MPs and Senators to Frozen Pensions “Drop-in” Session2023-08-15T12:38:34+10:00

Anthony Albanese gives “Same Old” Reply to BPiA President’s letter asking to raise frozen Pensions issue with UK PM.

2023-04-18T20:25:07+10:00

Anthony Albanese has replied to the letter BPiA President Patrick Edwards wrote to him asking him to raise the issue of frozen pensions during his forthcoming meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The Reply has the same old excuse for inaction that is always given (Coloured RED in Albanese's reply). The Orginal letter is here The Reply is here

Anthony Albanese gives “Same Old” Reply to BPiA President’s letter asking to raise frozen Pensions issue with UK PM.2023-04-18T20:25:07+10:00

BPiA’s submission to the SSC on Cost of Living Accepted as No. 5 on their list!

2023-03-11T20:54:49+11:00

The Senate Select Committee on Cost of Living has accepted BPiA's submission. BPiA's Submission is here It appears as number 5 (BPiA) on their list, here. The Acceptance letter is here

BPiA’s submission to the SSC on Cost of Living Accepted as No. 5 on their list!2023-03-11T20:54:49+11:00

British pensioners have a friend in Canberra!

2023-03-11T19:55:25+11:00

British pensioners have a friend in Canberra! Last November Julian Leeser MP wrote to Amanda Rishworth the Minister for Social Services on behalf of our President Patrick Edwards, regarding the issue of Frozen Pensioners. This is her reply: letter from Amanda Rishworth

British pensioners have a friend in Canberra!2023-03-11T19:55:25+11:00
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