One Nation says renters and mortgage holders should have early access to their super. Is it a good idea?

The party proposes splitting the 12% compulsory super payment so that 3% could be used prior to retirement. Critics say it would just push up inflationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation wants to let renters and mortgage holders take money from their superannuation to boost their pay packets.The super industry says it would be “economically disastrous” and stoke inflation and both Labor and the Liberal party have said they don’t support the policy. But economists say the superannuation system needs reform. Continue reading...