But Ms Lowe is still sceptical.
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âYou really have to see the breakdown of where it actually goes â will it go to training people up to be really competent at looking after the elderly?â
Ms Lowe retired a few years ago but went back to work casually last year. She has a small amount of superannuation and counts herself lucky as a single woman to own her own home.
When she finally retires, she knows she will have to tighten her purse strings.
Ms Lowe said she was disappointed the aged pension did not receive a budget boost.