Friday Flash Poll: Deeming rates and the Age Pension

Was the deeming rate cut from 1.75 per cent to one per cent for investments up to $52,000 (single pensioners) and $86,000 (couples) enough?

Was the decrease from 3.25 per cent to three per cent for amounts over $52,000 (singles) and amounts over $86,000 (couples) enough?

Should there be an independent and transparent process to decide on deeming rates in future?

Should there be an urgent review of the base rate of the Age Pension?

If yes, should the fortnightly pension base rate be lifted by:

Do you live from payday to payday?

Are you confident you understand the income and assets tests for the Age Pension?

Do you trust Centrelink to ensure you are receiving all applicable payments and allowances?