Calls to unwind super lurks become deafening

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By Leith van Onselen

The chorus of experts and commentators demanding action on superannuation concessions is becoming deafening, with a number of high profile Australians joining the call for superannuation concessions to be more equitably distributed.

First up, former New South Wales Liberal premier, Nick Greiner, believes that some of the generous concessions implemented by the former Howard Government, including zero taxes on superannuation earnings once someone turns 65, should be unwound in order to avoid a Budget “train wreck”:

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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.