29 Nov 2022

Fewer retirees living in owned homes

From Morning Report, 8:23 am on 29 November 2022

Fewer retirees are living in houses they own, and many are struggling to afford food and rent.

Forty percent of people aged 65 and over have virtually no other income besides their superannuation - and that number is increasing.

Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says that is clear evidence the age of superannuation should not be increased.

She spoke to Corin Dann.