The not-so-super tax concessions
Superannuation tax concessions benefit the richest Australians most – so why is the government finding it so hard to make modest changes to the system?
On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss fearful grandmas, angry farmers and the political fight over superannuation reforms.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 23 January 2025 and things may have changed since recording.
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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut
Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek
Show notes:
‘Misleading fear campaigns may kill Labor’s superannuation changes. But here are the real numbers’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (January 2025)
“Much-needed” super changes should pass, the Australia Institute (January 2025)
Reducing poverty in retirement by Minh Ngoc Le, Greg Jericho and Morgan Harrington, the Australia Institute (October 2024)
‘New $3m super tax is ‘stealing my children’s inheritance’, Australian Financial Review (July 2024)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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