There are calls for the government to remove the handbrake to pensioners working longer hours.

The federal government has announced that pensioners will be able to earn an extra $4000 each financial year through a one-off income credit, without losing their benefits.

The policy change is expected to cost the government around $55 million.

National Seniors Australia Chief Advocate Ian Henschke told Ben Fordham it won’t come into effect until December and only run until June.

“This is a good first step but let’s make the step a walk, and then make it a run into the future.

“Don’t do things where you just move forward a bit and then pull the handbrake on it.”

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