Why superannuation tax breaks need to be cut

23 Jun 2025 · 23 min

Episode Why superannuation tax breaks need to be cut

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Over decades of compulsory contributions, Australians have amassed $4 trillion in retirement savings. But behind this headline success lies a range of unresolved policy problems.

The promise was a more comfortable retirement. The reality is a taxpayer-subsidised inheritance scheme.

Listen to our CEO Aruna Sathanapally in conversation with Grattan’s superannuation policy experts, Brendan Coates and Joey Moloney, as they critique a system that needs reform.

For more information, visit: https://grattan.edu.au/

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