Joe Hockey sells case for pension age rise, GP visit fee

By Matthew Knott
Updated April 24 2014 - 3:21pm, first published 1:19pm
Treasurer Joe Hockey said a new fee for GP visits "is in the mix". Photo: Louise Kennerley
Treasurer Joe Hockey said a new fee for GP visits "is in the mix". Photo: Louise Kennerley


Treasurer Joe Hockey has given his strongest indication the Abbott government intends to raise the pension age to 70 and introduce upfront fees for GP visits in the May budget.