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More super for mums, dads as parental leave laws pass

More super for mums, dads as parental leave laws pass

Laws that will boost super on paid parental leave have passed parliament, marking a 'win for parents, win for gender equality and a win for the economy'.

'Inspiring' chief justice announces retirement

'Inspiring' chief justice announces retirement

'Inspiring' chief justice announces retirement

'Inspiring' chief justice announces retirement

The Chief Justice of Victoria Anne Ferguson, who championed change in the courts and worked on high-profile cases, will retire in February 2025.

Aussie nest eggs being drained by dodgy cold-callers

Aussie nest eggs being drained by dodgy cold-callers

Aussie nest eggs being drained by dodgy cold-callers

Aussie nest eggs being drained by dodgy cold-callers

Workers are being warned to be wary of cold callers using dodgy tactics to bait them into switching super products at the detriment of their retirement savings.

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Super access won't lower hurdles for young home hunters

Super access won't lower hurdles for young home hunters

Providing young people with early access to their retirement nest eggs is unlikely to help them buy their first homes.

Later retirement damaging to health, wellbeing: study

Later retirement damaging to health, wellbeing: study

Forcing Australians to work later into their 60s could be detrimental to their sense of autonomy, health and wellbeing, a study has found.

House prices may surge if buyers use super for deposits

House prices may surge if buyers use super for deposits

If homebuyers use super to put down a deposit, median house prices will increase across the nation and young people will be no better off, modelling reveals.

Wealthy Australians called on to pay more for aged care

Wealthy Australians called on to pay more for aged care

Richer Australians could soon pay more for their aged care in order to relieve budget pressure and allow the government to support those with limited means.

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Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.

Lanning says Australia's cricket dominance can continue

Lanning says Australia's cricket dominance can continue

Lanning says Australia's cricket dominance can continue

Lanning says Australia's cricket dominance can continue

Retiring superstar Meg Lanning is confident Australia's all-conquering women's team can continue their dominance of world cricket.

Bid to crack down on billions of dollars lost in super

Bid to crack down on billions of dollars lost in super

Bid to crack down on billions of dollars lost in super

Bid to crack down on billions of dollars lost in super

The Greens are campaigning to criminalise superannuation theft, which costs Australian workers more than $3 billion a year.

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

Senator signs off with plea to remember Afghan women

A teary former foreign minister Marise Payne has spoken of the plight of Afghan women as she reflected on her 26 years in politics.

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

Major super fund sued over duplicate member accounts

AustralianSuper charged members the same set of fees multiple times and failed to consolidate duplicate accounts, the financial services regulator alleges.

Greens demand super be added to paid parental leave

Greens demand super be added to paid parental leave

Greens demand super be added to paid parental leave

Greens demand super be added to paid parental leave

Labor is on track for another parliamentary battle with the Greens, with the minor party laying out what it will take to gain support for super tax changes.

Super to shield coffers from pension hit as Aussies age

Super to shield coffers from pension hit as Aussies age

Super to shield coffers from pension hit as Aussies age

Super to shield coffers from pension hit as Aussies age

The $3.5 trillion superannuation pool is predicted to grow and shield the budget from higher aged pension payments as Australians age and live longer.

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Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super

Wealthy Australians might need to save a portion of their superannuation to pay for their own aged care as the government looks for ways to fund the sector.

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