Discussions are circling on whether now's the time to means-test Superannuation.

2023 Census data shows 33,000 over-65s earned $100,00-to-$200,000 dollars - and more than 9,000 topped that figure.

Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says if there is a strong economic argument Super isn't affordable, means-testing could be worth it.

"If you're earning more than, say, $180,000 a year and you're claiming the super, then the cost to the taxpayer might be questioned."

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Discussions are circling on whether now's the time to means-test Superannuation.
2023 Census data shows 33,000 over-65s earned $100,00-to-$200,000 dollars - and more than 9,000 topped that figure.
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson says if there is a strong economic argument Super isn't affordable, means-testing could be worth it.
"If you're earning more than, say, $180,000 a year and you're claiming the super, then the cost to the taxpayer might be questioned."
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Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner weighs in on means-testing for Superannuation debate

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Keir Starmer is set to quit as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras, and this decision is set to spark a by-election.

In a statement he said it had been a 'huge honour and privilege' to represent the constituency for 11 years but he would now turn his focus to 'international affairs'.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Starmer could be looking into a role at NATO, but it's unclear if he's the best fit for that post.

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Keir Starmer is set to quit as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras, and this decision is set to spark a by-election.
In a statement he said it had been a 'huge honour and privilege' to represent the constituency for 11 years but he would now turn his focus to 'international affairs'.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Starmer could be looking into a role at NATO, but it's unclear if he's the best fit for that post.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on former Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepping down as MP

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An industry group for chartered accountants is putting a novel idea on the table to lower the cost of New Zealand Superannuation to the Crown, while keeping it universal.

Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand is advocating for the next Government to allow people to delay the age at which they start receiving Super.

According to NZIER modelling, this approach could reduce the annual cost of Super to the Crown by billions of dollars every year, depending on how the system was designed.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.

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An industry group for chartered accountants is putting a novel idea on the table to lower the cost of New Zealand Superannuation to the Crown, while keeping it universal.
Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand is advocating for the next Government to allow people to delay the age at which they start receiving Super.
According to NZIER modelling, this approach could reduce the annual cost of Super to the Crown by billions of dollars every year, depending on how the system was designed.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explained further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on the new idea proposed for the future of superannuation

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The Reserve Bank has raised the OCR by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent, in line with economists' expectations. 

Markets expected the cash rate would go up, but many had priced in a bigger increase - and there's still an expectation that the OCR could go up further down the track.

Milford Asset Management's Remy Wisenberg explained further.

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The Reserve Bank has raised the OCR by 25 basis points to 2.75 percent, in line with economists' expectations.&nbsp;
Markets expected the cash rate would go up, but many had priced in a bigger increase - and there's still an expectation that the OCR could go up further down the track.
Milford Asset Management's Remy Wisenberg explained further.
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Remy Wisenberg: Milford Asset Management expert on the market's reaction to the OCR going up by 25 basis points

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Jane Wrightson: Retirement Commissioner weighs in on means-testing for Superannuation debate

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