The chronic worker shortage facing the nation has prompted a plan by the government to be put forward and allow seniors to work while also receiving their pension.

The plan will be debated at Canberra’s Jobs and Skills Summit next month.

John Stanley talks to Ian Henschke, Chief Advocate, National Seniors Australia, about why it is so critical that the government allows seniors to work as many hours as they would like and also receive their pensions.

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