'I didn't have a life': Pensioner moves to Thailand for cheaper living (opens original article in a new tab)

A pensioner moved to Thailand to afford a better quality of life due to high rental costs in Australia, highlighting issues with the Australian pension system and Rent Assistance.

• Peter Stevenson moved from Australia to Thailand to afford a better life due to high rental costs.
• Mr Stevenson's monthly rent in Thailand is $400 compared to $1,120 in Australia.
• National Seniors Australia criticizes the insufficient Rent Assistance for pensioners in Australia.
• Grattan Institute suggests increasing Rent Assistance indexed to cheaper rental prices to help pensioners.