What Australia’s $2 Million Pensions Tax Means for Wealthy Savers

On this week’s Australia Podcast: What does the proposed new tax on big pension balances mean for retirement savers?

For those with big super balances, a bigger tax is coming. 

Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

Many Australians are already subject to a 15% tax on their superannuation profits, but the wealthiest are facing another levy on top of that.

This week on the podcast, Chris Bourke asks cross-asset reporter Richard Henderson to explain how the tax will work, who will be affected, and if Australia’s super system is becoming a wealth accumulation vehicle for the rich.

Read more on Australia’s pension industry: Wall Street Wins More of Australia’s $2.7 Trillion Pension Pot

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