The SMSF Association’s boss says the objective of the government’s proposed laws should reflect the “aspirational” nature of super.
going against some industry hopes for a more subjective definition that supports a more comfortable or well-off retirement.Though the government’s official wording has not been released, Mr Maroney said the definition shouldn’t facilitate policy changes that mean workers save more than is necessary in their working years, but likewise shouldn’t be worded as to discourage wealth creation.
The SMSF Association in 2016 said the primary objective of super should be defined as: “To provide income in retirement to substitute or supplement the age pension, delivering a financially secure and dignified retirement for Australians.” “My thinking [at the time] was this super council would start modestly and then over time, it would be a brave politician ... that went, ‘we don’t care what they think’,” he said.
“There needs to be some sort of halo ... or hurdle or some sort of buffer from rapid, rapid changes without consultation,” he said.