The debate over superannuation tax concessions shows that the wealthiest Australians get to play by different rules.
On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss why being a CEO of a top company might be the sweetest gig in the country and the perverse debate over the government’s proposed superannuation tax changes.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 26 June 2025 and things may have changed since recording.
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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut
Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek
Show notes:
Super tax debate highlights everything wrong with Australia’s media and economic system by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (June 2025)
Australian CEOs are still getting their bonuses. Performance doesn’t seem to matter so much by Richard Denniss, The Conversation (June 2025)
Don’t be fooled, only the very richest will ever have more than $3m in super by Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute (June 2025)
Polling – Superannuation, the Australia Institute (June 2025)
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