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How 'guaranteed' is a rise in the superannuation guarantee?

Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Failure to further strengthen the compulsory super system would be disadvantageous to many future retirees and be an added burden on a later generation of taxpayers. Shutterstock

Soon after the election Treasurer Frydenberg flagged there would be an inquiry into retirement incomes. Since then, no details have emerged.

But there is gossip around...

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From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

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US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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How 'guaranteed' is a rise in the superannuation guarantee?

What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster: new research

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals

Do Woolworths shoppers want Google AI adding items to buy? We’ll soon find out

After decades of decline, this is how unions can rebuild their role in Australian work

The World Trade Organization is on life support. Will Trump’s new rules finish it off?

Why Iran can’t afford to shut down the internet forever – even if the world doesn’t act

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

The Crowdstrike outage showed that risk management is essential. Why are so many businesses reluctant to do it?

Got a botched plastic surgery? Discuss it with experts

OnLoop, The World’s First Mobile Native Team Development Product

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

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