Senator Leyonhjelm demands real retirement reform

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By Leith van Onselen

In his meeting with Treasury Hockey over the weekend, Senate crossbencher, David Leyonhjelm, reportedly demanded the Government properly means test the aged pension. From The Australian:

Cutting wealthier pensioners out of the scheme would allow for a more generous pension for those most in need. The change could also involve creating a well-regulated reverse mortgage market for retirees to draw a pension from their home, he said.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.