The 2025 Budget has come and gone, but the Finance Minister has confirmed raising the superannuation age was still on National’s radar after they campaigned on it in the last election.

She's explained it was not on their mandates or the coalition agreement - but changes need to be phased in.

Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen weighed in on the ongoing debate.

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The 2025 Budget has come and gone, but the Finance Minister has confirmed raising the superannuation age was still on National’s radar after they campaigned on it in the last election.
She's explained it was not on their mandates or the coalition agreement - but changes need to be phased in.
Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen weighed in on the ongoing debate.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist on the future of superannuation

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