Susan Thorpe

Join retirement income specialist Susan Thorpe and Brendan Coates, a public policy analyst, as they dissect the quirks of Australia's superannuation system. They delve into the origins of compulsory super and its surprising impact on young and low-income households. Discover how tax concessions disproportionately benefit the wealthy, while many retirees cling to their savings out of uncertainty. Plus, they explore the reforms needed to enhance the system’s fairness and efficiency, and how housing status complicates retirement planning.