Superannuation
Super changes unlikely to pass
The federal government today announced its response to the Murray inquiry into the financial services industry, intended to make Australia’s......
Productivity commission: no super until 65
The Productivity Commission today released a research paper proposing a number of changes to superannuation, including raising the age of......
Pension cuts on the agenda
Both the Green and Liberal parties have agreed on tighter assets tests, with cuts to pensioners on the horizon. The......
Super investment could solve housing crisis
Joe Hockey’s throwaway remark about housing affordability has incensed middle Australia, struggling to become home owners in an inflated market.......
Super funded housing: super idea or super disaster?
Would you take money from your superannuation to purchase a home? After Joe Hockey’s suggestion to allow people to tap......
Superannuation – money or morality
Ethical investing is moving into Superannuation with a number of groups pushing for super funds to divest particular classes of......
Treasurer Joe Hockey set to gain Super Superannuation Powers
Yesterday a bill passed the lower house of federal parliament, stealthily giving the Treasurer power to adjust the superannuation guarantee.......
Superannuation red tape cuts raise alarms
Tony Abbott is waging a campaign against red tape, with a promise to cut some regulations that cause a headache......
Super system up for debate
Many Australians don’t understand the complexities of the superannuation system but today its efficiency and the needs for reform were......
Women also put at risk by super changes
As speculation builds about the Government’s proposed changes to superannuation, a new possible casualty has emerged. And no, it’s not......