Superannuation: Is the government breaking a promise?
February 23, 2023
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Episode 896 · February 23, 2023
Superannuation: Is the government breaking a promise?
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<p>For the last 30 years, Australian retirements have been tied to superannuation. It’s the nest egg that most of us spend decades building up.</p><p>While it might not be a perfect system, any changes to it have usually become stuck in controversy; whether that’s increasing compulsory contributions, or allowing people to raid their super to buy property.</p><p>This week, the treasurer said he wants to start a national conversation about super – but will it lead to reform, or will this conversation end up in the political graveyard?</p><p>Today, columnist for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Paul Bongiorno on the future of super.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Columnist for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Paul Bongiorno.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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