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Five questions about superannuation the government's new inquiry will need to ask

Written by Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

Superannuation has a smaller role in the retirement incomes system than is often suggested. Shutterstock

The government’s new retirement incomes review will need to work quickly.

On Friday Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said he expected a final report by June, just seven months after the issues paper he wants it to deliver by November.

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Five questions about superannuation the government's new inquiry will need to ask

NEGATIVE GEARING DEBATE SHIFTS FOCUS TO TIMING OF TAX DEDUCTIONS

After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world

Australia has had ‘game-changer’ budgets before. How does Chalmers’ stack up?

Coles’ discounts misled shoppers, court rules. It could face hundreds of millions in fines

Why ‘greenhushing’ signals deeper issues with NZ’s climate risk reporting regime

Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortage

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

The Most Important Rules Of Digital Marketing

Steps to register a business

Rise in financial confidence among Australian shift workers despite cost of living

Sectorial ATO Tax Debt Disclosures Rise, Overall Business Credit Demand Flattens and High-Risk SME 'Credit Shopping' hits 8-month peak

SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

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“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

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