Michael McLaren has noted that a scuffle appears to be breaking out over compulsory superannuation, as more political figures back allowing Australians to access their super before retirement. The Afternoons host says that while he supports the system, he has pointed out that, while there is merit in the argument for and against allowing it, […]
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