For the last 30 years, Australian retirements have been tied to superannuation. It’s the nest egg that most of us spend decades building up.

While it might not be a perfect system, any changes to it have usually become stuck in controversy; whether that’s increasing compulsory contributions, or allowing people to raid their super to buy property.

This week, the treasurer said he wants to start a national conversation about super – but will it lead to reform, or will this conversation end up in the political graveyard?

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the future of super.




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Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.

For the last 30 years, Australian retirements have been tied to superannuation. It’s the nest egg that most of us spend decades building up.While it might not be a perfect system, any changes to it have usually become stuck in controversy; whether that’s increasing compulsory contributions, or allowing people to raid their super to buy property.This week, the treasurer said he wants to start a national conversation about super – but will it lead to reform, or will this conversation end up in the political graveyard?Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on the future of super. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.

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