Abbott government, Labor refuse to raise superannuation age to 65

By Gareth Hutchens
Updated March 5 2016 - 10:23am, first published July 7 2015 - 11:40pm
Acting Treasurer Bruce Billson said the Coaltion had made it clear there would be "no adverse unexpected changes" to the super system in its first term of government. Photo: Rob Homer
Acting Treasurer Bruce Billson said the Coaltion had made it clear there would be "no adverse unexpected changes" to the super system in its first term of government. Photo: Rob Homer
Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen said the Productivity Commision proposal was not something Labor would support. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen said the Productivity Commision proposal was not something Labor would support. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

The Abbott government and Labor have refused to back the Productivity Commission's call to prevent older workers from accessing their super before they turn 65.

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