Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! 

The Government has confirmed it plans to investigate the City Rail Link project, after reports revealed it could have cost $2 billion less. Do we think this review is needed?

Is it time to lift the Super age from 65? Another economist has warned we can't keep kicking the can down the road. What do we think? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, broadcaster Mark Sainsbury and Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!&nbsp;
The Government has confirmed it plans to investigate the City Rail Link project, after reports revealed it could have cost $2 billion less. Do we think this review is needed?
Is it time to lift the Super age from 65? Another economist has warned we can't keep kicking the can down the road. What do we think?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Is it time to lift the Super age from 65?

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This week, the unexpected surprise in the unemployment rate, the overseas agreement hoping to stabilise our fuel stocks, plus the oil crisis hammers the retail industry and our smaller businesses. 

As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of the biggest stories that could impact your business, so you can make informed decisions with expert advice.&nbsp; 
This week, the unexpected surprise in the unemployment rate, the overseas agreement hoping to stabilise our fuel stocks, plus the oil crisis hammers the retail industry and our smaller businesses.

The SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 08 May

The Finance Minister says the Government's going to have to do something about Superannuation.  

An OECD report warns if current policy settings continue, we could be spending 5% more of our GDP on health, long-term care, and pensions by 2060. 

Minister Nicola Willis says the cost for superannuation is going up billions of dollars, while there are fewer workers for every pensioner.  

She told Mike Hosking the cost is also rising as a proportion of taxes.  

Willis says it will soon account for 20%, and every dollar spent isn't available for education, health, and infrastructure. 

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The Finance Minister says the Government's going to have to do something about Superannuation. &nbsp;
An OECD report warns if current policy settings continue, we could be spending 5% more of our GDP on health, long-term care, and pensions by 2060.&nbsp;
Minister Nicola Willis says the cost for superannuation is going up billions of dollars, while there are fewer workers for every pensioner. &nbsp;
She told Mike Hosking the cost is also rising as a proportion of taxes. &nbsp;
Willis says it will soon account for 20%, and every dollar spent isn't available for education, health, and infrastructure.&nbsp;
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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister on the OECD report looking at the impact of our current superannuation settings on the economy

The cost of computer components has shot up, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the tech sector.

The shortage of memory chips has prompted tech investors to worry about what this could mean for the market.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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The cost of computer components has shot up, and there's concerns about what it could mean for the tech sector.
The shortage of memory chips has prompted tech investors to worry about what this could mean for the market.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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