Superannuation

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript.

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 16 September 2026 · Tony Zappia ALP

  The member asked how the government was strengthening the superannuation system and helping Australians build a secure retirement. He also asked about risks to this approach.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · David Moncrieff ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to strengthen universal superannuation and the budget, and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 14 September 2026 · Justine Elliot ALP

  The member asked how the government was improving wages and superannuation access, and if there were risks to the delivery record.

  Answered by Amanda Rishworth

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Ali France ALP

  The member asked the Treasurer how the government's economic management was boosting retirement incomes and strengthening the budget, and how this compared to alternative approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  Senate · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Pauline Hanson One Nation

  The member sought confirmation that parliamentary staff could opt to receive 3.4 per cent of their pay as salary rather than superannuation contributions. She challenged the inconsistency of permitting this flexibility f...

  Answered by Don Farrell

• Pensions and Benefits

  House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · David Smith ALP

  The member asked the Minister for Social Services how the government was supporting older Australians in retirement and what impact alternative approaches would have.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Thursday 10 September 2026 · Rob Mitchell ALP

  The member asked the Assistant Treasurer how the government was delivering secure retirements for workers and whether there were risks to this approach.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Shayne Neumann ALP

  The member asked how the government's superannuation approach supported dignified retirements and how it differed from alternative proposals.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Matt Burnell ALP

  The member asked how the government was securing better retirement outcomes through superannuation and whether any risks existed to this strategy.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Carina Garland ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to help Australian workers increase their earnings and retirement savings, and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Matt Smith ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering change to support Australians in retirement and whether there were any risks to this approach.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Steve Georganas ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to strengthen the superannuation system and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · Pauline Hanson One Nation

  The senator asked why the government would not allow Australians to use a small part of their future super contributions to pay for rent or mortgages. She argued that the money belonged to the workers and that the propos...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Rowan Holzberger ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering a stronger superannuation system and whether there were risks to this approach.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Superannuation

  Senate · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Richard Dowling ALP

  The senator asked the minister to outline the new reforms designed to protect retirement savings from financial misconduct and to detail how the government has acted to safeguard Australians' superannuation.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Sarah Witty ALP

  The member asked for an update on wage growth, superannuation reforms, and budget management, and what threatened these outcomes.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Anne Stanley ALP

  The member asked how the government was improving the security and integrity of the superannuation system and what threats existed.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Superannuation

  Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Jana Stewart ALP

  The senator asked the minister to outline the purpose of superannuation, its benefits for working Australians, and how the government is strengthening the system. She specifically inquired about the impact of the require...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Zhi Soon ALP

  The member asked why and how the government was strengthening universal superannuation and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Tim Watts ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering real change with a fairer superannuation system and whether there were risks to this approach.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Women's Economic Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Joanne Ryan ALP

  The member asked how the government was delivering real change for Australian women and families and what the risks were.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• Women's Economic Security

  Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Lisa Darmanin ALP

  The member asked why compulsory superannuation is important and what it has delivered for Australians since its introduction in the 1990s. She requested details on how the Albanese government has built on this legacy to ...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Renee Coffey ALP

  The member asked the Prime Minister how the government was working to defend the superannuation system and what factors threatened these objectives.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Lisa Chesters ALP

  The member asked the Treasurer what actions the government was taking to strengthen the superannuation system and what risks had emerged.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Zaneta Mascarenhas ALP

  The member asked the Assistant Treasurer how the government was delivering a more secure superannuation system and whether any risks existed to this approach.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Shayne Neumann ALP

  The member asked the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations how the government was delivering a more secure retirement and what factors could place this progress at risk.

  Answered by Amanda Rishworth

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Alicia Payne ALP

  The member asked the Minister representing the Minister for Women what actions the government had taken to increase women's superannuation balances and what other approaches were under consideration.

  Answered by Catherine King

• Paid Parental Leave Scheme

  House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · David Smith ALP

  The member asked the Minister for Social Services how the government was delivering change through expanded paid parental leave and what risks existed to this progress.

  Answered by Tanya Plibersek

• Prime Minister

  Senate · Thursday 13 August 2026 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The member asked why the Prime Minister refused to admit fault regarding his comments about the Japanese Prime Minister, despite video evidence and previous denials of breaking promises on energy bills, superannuation, a...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Budget

  Senate · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Raff Ciccone ALP

  The member asked how the tax cuts and other cost-of-living help arriving on 1 July were making a difference for working people. He further asked how the expansion of paid parental leave to six months with superannuation ...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Budget

  Senate · Monday 29 June 2026 · Dean Smith Liberal

  The senator asked if the government undertook a regulatory impact analysis before changing rules on SMSF property loans. He followed up by asking if the government verified its figures with lenders. Finally, he suggested...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Superannuation

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Andrew Bragg Liberal

  The senator asked whether the government would expand the ban on super funds buying houses to include APRA-regulated institutional and union-backed funds. He questioned why individuals faced punitive treatment while inst...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Taxation

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP

  The senator asked how the government could maintain trust after agreeing to raise taxes on self-managed super funds via borrowing arrangements. He asked why the government was attacking retirement savings.

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Budget

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · David Pocock Ind

  The senator asked why the government treated death or divorce as a change in ownership that removed grandfathering protections. He questioned whether this disadvantaged women, who often have less superannuation and outli...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Budget

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked whether Australians holding self-managed superannuation funds would face increased tax liabilities as a result of the government's agreement with the Greens.

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 23 June 2026 · Tim Wilson Liberal

  The member asked how the public could trust the Treasurer's statements given the change in position regarding restrictions on self-managed superannuation funds investing in property.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 March 2026 · Sally Sitou ALP

  The member asked how the new superannuation legislation would make the system fairer and more sustainable, and how it compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 10 March 2026 · Madonna Jarrett ALP

  The member asked what the government was doing to make superannuation fairer and more sustainable.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 3 March 2026 · Jerome Laxale ALP

  The member asked how the government's superannuation reforms would assist workers and how these measures fit into the broader economic strategy. He also requested a comparison with alternative approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Monday 2 March 2026 · Matt Gregg ALP

  The member asked how the government was assisting with living expenses and increasing retirement incomes, and what alternative approaches existed.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Cost of Living

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 11 February 2026 · Joanne Ryan ALP

  The member asked how the government was assisting individuals to manage living expenses currently and in retirement, and how this compared to other approaches.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Economy

  House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · Ted O'Brien Liberal

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would rein in the Treasurer's spending to alleviate mortgage stress, citing high inflation and increased interest payments for households compared to when the coalition left of...

  Answered by Anthony Albanese

• Superannuation

  Senate · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The member asked whether the superannuation performance test would be watered down to allow investment in government political priorities. She questioned the integrity of superannuation management.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Pat Conaghan Nationals

  The member asked how many times the government had ignored warnings from Treasury and ASIC regarding the regulation of these schemes.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Superannuation

  Senate · Thursday 30 October 2025 · Sarah Henderson Liberal

  The member asked why superannuation funds were the biggest beneficiaries of the Housing Australia Future Fund. She questioned the government's transparency and the suitability of super funds as landlords.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · Jodie Belyea ALP

  The member asked how the government was helping Australians earn, keep, and retire with more money, and what other approaches were being considered.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Monday 27 October 2025 · Ted O'Brien Liberal

  The member asked whose rejection most influenced the Treasurer's decision to drop the super tax proposal, listing several potential influencers.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Taxation

  Senate · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · James McGrath LNP

  The member asked whether the Prime Minister would rule out introducing new or increased taxes during the current term of parliament, citing conflicting statements from the Treasurer and the Prime Minister regarding off-t...

  Answered by Penny Wong

• Superannuation

  Senate · Monday 25 August 2025 · Jane Hume Liberal

  The senator asked what specific adjustments the government intended to make to the performance test, noting that the current framework protects members' financial interests while preventing political agendas from influen...

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Taxation: Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Thursday 31 July 2025 · Ted O'Brien Liberal

  The member asked if the Treasurer agreed with Paul Keating's view that the government's superannuation tax changes were unfair, particularly regarding young workers hitting higher thresholds.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Taxation

  Senate · Thursday 24 July 2025 · James Paterson Liberal

  The senator asked whether the member for Deakin misled constituents or if the government would abandon the proposed tax on unrealised superannuation gains.

  Answered by Katy Gallagher

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Thursday 24 July 2025 · Ted O'Brien Liberal

  The member asked if the Assistant Treasurer could confirm that 1.2 million Australians would be affected by the super tax, based on a previous 10 per cent estimate.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 23 July 2025 · David Littleproud Nationals

  The member asked for clarification on how the super tax on unrealised gains would operate for farmers with self-managed super funds experiencing income loss.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Taxation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 23 July 2025 · Ted O'Brien Liberal

  The member asked whether the government would rule out ever taxing unrealised capital gains on assets other than superannuation.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 23 July 2025 · Tim Wilson Liberal

  The member asked whether the Treasurer stood by the figure that 80,000 people would be impacted by the super tax on unrealised gains.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 23 July 2025 · Kevin Hogan Nationals

  The member asked for confirmation on the number of farmers and small businesses impacted by the super tax on unrealised gains.

  Answered by Daniel Mulino

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 February 2025 · Angus Taylor Liberal

  The member asked why the Treasurer was persisting with taxing unrealised capital gains on superannuation assets, despite previous rulings against changes.

  Answered by Jim Chalmers

• Superannuation

  Senate · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Fatima Payman (WA) (Australia's Voice) Australia's Voice

  The Senate debated a motion to criminalise deliberate superannuation underpayment and guarantee super for workers under 18. Labor members argued that existing reforms, including payday super and wage theft criminalisatio...

• Superannuation, Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 15 September 2026 · Jodie Belyea (Dunkley) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Jodie Belyea opposed the One Nation proposal to allow workers to divert compulsory superannuation contributions into their weekly pay. She argued that this policy would undermine long-term financial security and dispropo...

• Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; In Committee

  Senate · Monday 14 September 2026 · Varun Ghosh (WA) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Senate considered amendments to the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026 aimed at expanding the scope of limited recourse borrowing arrangements for superannuation funds. Senator Hume moved amendments to allow borrowi...

• Superannuation

  Senate · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Pauline Hanson (QLD) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation

  Senator Pauline Hanson moved a matter of urgency proposing that Australians be allowed to withdraw 3% of their superannuation to save on mortgage interest payments, citing high inflation and housing costs. The government...

• Superannuation

  Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · Pauline Hanson (QLD) (Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party) One Nation

  Senator Pauline Hanson moved a motion to take note of the Minister for Finance's answer regarding superannuation. She outlined a One Nation proposal allowing workers to access three per cent of their super contributions ...

• Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Fair Super for Young Workers) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Barbara Pocock (SA) (Australian Greens) Greens

  The debate focused on making super contributions mandatory for all workers under 18, irrespective of hours worked. The Greens claimed the current exclusion discriminates against young workers and denies them fair entitle...

• Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Fair Super for Young Workers) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Barbara Pocock (SA) (Australian Greens) Greens

  The debate concerned a bill introduced by the Australian Greens to remove exemptions preventing young workers under 18 from receiving compulsory superannuation contributions regardless of hours worked. Senator Pocock arg...

• Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Fair Super for Young Workers) Bill 2026; First Reading

  Senate · Wednesday 12 August 2026

• Taxation

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Raff Ciccone (Victoria) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The debate centred on whether recent tax legislation unfairly triggered capital gains tax events for individuals undergoing divorce or bereavement. Opposition members argued the government failed to account for these con...

• Superannuation

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026

• Answers to Questions

  Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Maria Kovacic (NSW) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Senators debated the government's responses to questions on housing output, superannuation tax changes, and corporate influence in education. Coalition senators criticised the government for failing to abolish a tax on w...

• Labor Government

  House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Tim Wilson (Goldstein) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on the economic impact of the Albanese government's policies, with opposition members arguing that high inflation, rising interest rates, and increased national debt were harming households. Government...

• Women's Economic Security

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Libby Coker (Corangamite) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  Libby Coker addressed the House regarding the Albanese government's commitment to women's economic security. She highlighted upcoming reforms to paid parental leave, including extended duration and superannuation contrib...

• Paid Parental Leave

  House of Representatives · Monday 29 June 2026 · Kara Cook (Bonner) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The House debated a motion commending the government for expanding paid parental leave to 130 days from 1 July 2026 and introducing superannuation contributions on these payments. Labor members highlighted the financial ...

• Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Tackling the Gender Super Gap) Bill 2025; Second Reading

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Sarah Henderson (Victoria) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The Senate debated a private senator's bill allowing couples to transfer superannuation balances to equalise their accounts, aiming to address the gender super gap. Liberal and National senators supported the measure as ...

• Answers to Questions

  Senate · Wednesday 24 June 2026 · Paul Scarr (QLD) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Senators debated the government's responses to questions about recent tax reforms, specifically focusing on changes to capital gains tax, negative gearing, and superannuation. Coalition senators argued that the governmen...

• Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · Mary Aldred (Monash) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  The debate centred on the Liberal Party's motion criticising the government for failing to implement mandatory service standards for superannuation funds, particularly regarding delayed death benefit payouts. Mary Aldred...

• Small Business, Monash Electorate: Infrastructure, Sovereign Capability, Superannuation

  House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 June 2026 · Mary Aldred (Monash) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Mary Aldred raised multiple grievances concerning the economic hardship facing small businesses in her electorate, attributing it to government policy and ATO rigidity despite promises of leniency. She criticised the Vic...

• Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026; Second Reading

  Senate · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Nita Green (QLD) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

  The Senate debated the Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026, which allows victims of child sexual abuse to access perpetrators' superannuation to satisfy unpaid compensation orders and ensures such debts...

• Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Tackling the Gender Super Gap) Bill 2025; Second Reading

  Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Wendy Askew (TAS) (Liberal Party) Liberal

  Liberal senators debated the Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Tackling the Gender Super Gap) Bill 2025, introduced by Senator Jane Hume. All speakers supported the bill, arguing it provides a voluntary mechanism for...