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Most people over the age of ~65 are given $967.50 a fortnight. (its means tested - but the family home is not counted). They spend that on whatever they like. I

Most people over the age of ~65 are given $967.50 a fortnight. (its means tested - but the family home is not counted). They spend that on whatever they like. I shudder to think how much goes into the pokies. Old people like to visit the GP, like every week, to chat about the weather and that weird pimple that's been growing in weird places. That's also paid for by the government. Here is a breakdown of where one Australians Tax Money goes. https://imgur.co/NmCZa5V https://imgur.co/NmCZa5V I'm of the opinion that the aged pension should be no different to unemployment benefits given we have free healthcare as well.

jay_kyburz 5y ago
On readit, somebody posted a breakdown for UK taxes. Welfare (23.8%) Health (19.9%) State Pensions (12.8%) Education (12%) National Debt Interest (6.1%) Defence (5.3%) Public Order and Safety (4.3%) Transport (4.3%) Business and Industry (2.9%) Government Administration (2.1%) Housing and Utilities, like street lighting (1.6%) Culture, like sports, libraries, museums (1.6%) Environment (1.6%) Overseas Aid (1.2%) UK Contribution to the EU Budget (0.7%)