Tag Archives: Superannuation

Housing bubbles…

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Bruce Bradbury

Joe Hockey has received a lot of flack after his ‘thought bubble’ that first home buyers could be permitted to withdraw from their superannuation accounts to fund their home purchase. From the housing perspective, many have warned that faced with … Continue reading →

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Saving the young from superannuation

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Bruce Bradbury

Of the many policy debates in Federal Parliament in 2011, one which gathered support from both major parties was the proposal to lift the superannuation guarantee employer contribution from 9 to 12 per cent.  Not surprisingly, this was wholeheartedly endorsed … Continue reading →

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