One Nation Super Plan Proposal

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 6 Sep

   The minor party wants to grant workers with a mortgage or paying rent access to a portion of their superannuation contributions as a pay boost.

   2 outlets · ABC News (Australia)
2. 7 Sep

   Hanson said One Nation’s policy would have a “neutral” impact on inflation, and rebuffed attacks from the government claiming the move was an attack on superannuation as a broad policy.

   2 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald

Coverage 7 articles

• 7 Sep Joyce says he’s ‘not Jesus Christ’ when pushed on controversial superannuation policyBarnaby Joyce was questioned on ABC's 7.30 program about his party's controversial superannuation policy, which allows renters and mortgage holders to dip into a quarter of their superannuation contributions over three years. When pressed by host Sarah Ferguson to model the lifetime losses different Australians would incur from the policy, Joyce became defensive, shouting that he was One Nation's treasury spokesman…Sydney Morning Herald
• 7 Sep Joyce says he’s ‘not Jesus Christ’ when pushed on superannuation policyBarnaby Joyce, the head of the National Party in Australia, was interviewed on ABC's 7.30 program where he became defensive about his party's superannuation policy. When questioned further, Joyce shouted that he is One Nation's treasury spokesman and "not Jesus Christ", implying a comparison between himself and the biblical figure is not accurate. The interview reportedly descended into chaos as a result of Joyce's…Sydney Morning Herald
• 7 Sep 'Economically disastrous': One Nation's early access super scheme slammedOne Nation leader Pauline Hanson is proposing a change to the superannuation system that would allow Australians who rent or pay a mortgage to divert up to 3% of their compulsory super contribution as salary for up to three years. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has warned that this plan is "economically disastrous" and will drive up inflation, while One Nation insists it will have a "neutral"…ABC News (AU)
• 7 Sep ‘The people’s money’: Hanson, Joyce defend proposed super shake-upPauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce defended One Nation's new superannuation policy at a Canberra press conference, arguing that it will help renters and mortgage holders who are struggling to make ends meet. The policy, announced on Monday morning, would allow access to a quarter of future superannuation contributions over the next three years, with almost two-thirds of workers able to participate. According to One…Sydney Morning Herald
• 6 Sep Millions of Aussies could get an extra $82 a week under Pauline Hanson's radical super shake-upPauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation party, has proposed a plan to allow Australians to take up to three percent of future compulsory superannuation contributions as wages for up to three years. Under this scheme, eligible workers would receive an additional $82 per week, with a couple earning $168,000 per year potentially taking home $4,300 more after tax. The proposal is aimed at giving Australians "breathing…Daily Mail
• 6 Sep Australia politics live: Median full-time worker to be $25,000 worse off under Hanson’s super plan, peak body says; PM speaks of ‘horror’ of Nepal floodsThe article reports on the current session of Australian Parliament, where various politicians are debating issues such as housing taxes, tobacco excise cuts, and organized crime. The key figure in this debate is Nationals MP Llew O'Brien, who is demanding a yes/no answer from Treasurer Jim Chalmers on whether the government will rule out any reduction in tobacco excise. According to Treasury data, under Senator…The Guardian
• 6 Sep Live: One Nation reveals plan to divert superannuation to boost payThe One Nation party has proposed allowing Australians paying rent or a mortgage to divert up to 3% of their superannuation for up to three years, giving them a choice to boost their income. According to the plan, this would involve diverting 25% of the 12% compulsory superannuation contribution. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has criticized the idea, saying it would "end super as we know it" and make Australian workers…ABC News (AU)

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