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Superannuation is especially important to the Money audience, whether reading us in print, online or on the iPad. As super account balances have grown (the savings pool is now $1.6 trillion), it has become increasingly contentious politically.
While the superannuation industry complains about the constant tinkering with the superannuation rules, the changes have been necessary for a system that has matured since the start of compulsory super 21 years ago. With the federal election not far off, the government and opposition have said they will hold off on further changes to super rules. The government, if
re-elected, will have a moratorium on super changes for five years. The Coalition says that if it wins government, it will make no "detrimental" changes to super for the term of the Parliament.
One of Money's most important roles is to help educate people about their finances, as well as help them keep up to date with developments. Households have to make financial decisions to a much greater degree than in previous generations. But they run the risk of making uninformed decisions that can cost them dearly.
In this climate, Money is more essential than ever. We will continue to provide expert analysis of personal finance - not just stock tips - but the full range of super, tax, investment, banking, insurance and estate planning with Australia's best personal finance columnists and reporters.
Richard Hughes is editor of Money.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
According to the article, Australia’s superannuation savings pool has grown to about $1.6 trillion, reflecting the increasing importance of super for everyday investors.
As super account balances have grown, the system has matured and attracted more political attention; the industry often complains about frequent tinkering with rules, while governments argue that some changes have been necessary as compulsory super has evolved.
The article reports that both the government and the opposition have said they will hold off on further super changes before the federal election. The government says it would impose a five‑year moratorium on super changes if re‑elected, and the Coalition has said it would make no 'detrimental' changes to super for the term of Parliament.
The Money section provides independent, consumer‑centric expert coverage to help readers stay up to date on superannuation and related financial developments, offering accessible analysis across print, online and tablet platforms.
The article notes the super industry frequently laments constant rule changes, but also says many adjustments have been necessary as the system matured since compulsory super began about 21 years ago. With election pledges to pause changes, the immediate risk of new reforms may be lower—but staying informed remains important.
Households now have to make far more financial decisions than previous generations, and the article warns that uninformed choices can be costly—so accessible, expert financial education is more essential than ever.
Money covers the full range of personal finance issues relevant to everyday investors, including superannuation, tax, investment, banking, insurance and estate planning, delivered by Australia’s personal finance columnists and reporters.
The article identifies Richard Hughes as the editor of Money and states the section provides expert analysis from personal finance columnists and reporters focused on consumer‑centric coverage.
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