Should low income earners opt out of super?

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By Leith van Onselen

A wild debate has erupted over whether low income earners – those earning less than $37,000 a year – should be allowed to opt out of the 9.5% compulsory superannuation guarantee, therefore boosting their take home pay.

Incoming Deputy Prime Minister, Barnaby Joyce, flagged the idea over the weekend, which has gained tentative support from Financial System Inquiry chair, David Murray:

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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.