Letter
Thank you, Mr Keating
I recall when our superannuation system was introduced. Further, I also well recall those days when we were fortunate to have politicians with the kind of intellectual power and vision that delivered this, and now, the extraordinary Australian superannuation assets we have today.
I cannot imagine looking at retirement on a government pension, when I have the good fortune, after decades of work, to have membership in a Defined Benefit higher education industry fund.
What is disappointing is the variable but overt lack of vision and imagination in subsequent politicians regarding the original dynamic purpose, collective and private benefits of this remarkable national asset.
It isn’t meant to serve as an easily accessible or modifiable political bandaid. This includes our current treasurer, starkly relative to the Labor team who gifted this to Australia. I say thank you, Mr Keating.
— Robyn Dalziell from Sydney