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Minister Humphreys Unveils Pension Plan For Long-Term Family Carers

She says it's in acknowledgment of people's hard work and care.

Family carers who have looked after a loved one - such as a child with a disability - for 20 years or more will soon be entitled to a pension.

It's among the proposals that Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys will bring to Cabinet tomorrow.

Minister Humphreys says it's in acknowledgment of people's hard work and care.

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