Exploring big ideas with Senator Jane Hume

The message from Senator Jane Hume is clear: micro-reforms will be ever-constant. Funds need to be set-up to integrate micro-reform and maintain the ability to innovate. Funds which can’t keep pace will have to merge, which also fits with policy objectives – David Bell writes.

Super industry ‘too defensive’ about early release scheme: Bragg

The Liberal Senator said people using their super to pay for essentials during the pandemic is an appropriate use of their money, even if that does make the industry ‘uncomfortable’.

Default funds model reforms next in line

Changing the default system was subject of the Productivity Commission review and has remained on the government’s plan in parallel with the ‘best in show’ and APRA’s heat map concepts designed to put a spotlight on underperforming funds.