Will the government apply a (capital) tax to this attractive amount sitting in Australian superannuation balances; or, in other words, nationalise it? Can superannuation be simplified or do we learn to live with ever increasing complexity? What impact will matters such as inflation, lifestyle uncertainties, medical uncertainties, investment returns, have on our general way of […]

None of us know how long we live. That is a good reason for the Government to reduce the Australian dependence on the Aged Pension. Compulsory superannuation was Introduced to reduce the massive liability the Government has with the Pension. The problem has now been transferred to Australian Citizens. How long will we live for? […]

Living in Retirement Introduction Superannuation is a popular media topic. Huge financial figures are headlined. Frequent comments are printed about potential change. This always implies changes to taxation. Or to put it more simply, a reduction in your standard of retirement living. Invariably there are comments about about Government Policy favouring one group or another. […]

Opposing the assets test change is not opportunism if committed to comprehensive reform