The Australian economy is unusual, in both what it produces and its policy settings. Policymakers cannot borrow blindly from overseas. Researchers need to do their part by providing careful analysis of Australian circumstances. In that vein, this report sketches five unusual features of Australia’s economic structure.

This is the final report in investigating options for improving consumer experiences, choice, and outcomes in Australia’s retirement system. This report focuses on the adequacy of responses to questions on notice provided by the Super Members Council, Cbus Super and HESTA and the difficulties the committee faced in trying to complete its inquiries due to...

This paper argues against the Government's proposed new tax on individuals’ total superannuation balances. It focuses on critiquing three key design features: the absence of indexation; the taxation of unrealised capital gains; and the treatment of defined benefit schemes.

This paper calls for certainty and stability in superannuation policy as the key ask of an incoming government. It identifies targeted reforms to protect and build upon the strengths of Australia’s superannuation system including preservation settings and improving equity outcomes. The paper sets out seven key priorities.

Australia’s compulsory superannuation system is delivering relief to both the federal and household budgets and insulating retirees and the country against economic instability. This paper explores the role that Australia’s superannuation system plays in supporting Australia’s economic growth, investment in infrastructure and Australia’s energy transition.