7 September 2026
One Nation's super plan: risky short-term relief that could hollow out retirements
One Nation proposes letting renters and mortgage holders divert part of their superannuation into take-home pay for up to three years. It looks like a quick fix for cost-of-living pressures, but risks long-term harm to retirement savings and shifts responsibility from governments to individuals.
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Why this matters
Many Australians juggling rent or mortgage payments will understand the immediate appeal of extra cash now. But ordinary savers should also be warned that draining super balances to pay living costs transfers future hardship to older Australians and increases pressure on the public purse. This affects tenants, homeowners, retirees and taxpayers alike.
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