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Not so super idea: retirement cash for housing would push up prices, economist says

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It’s one of those ideas that sounds great – using workers’ superannuation for a deposit on a home – however a recent report by a leading Australian economist has explained how it would exacerbate our housing crisis.

Using super for a first home would make housing more expensive, hinder the home ownership aspirations of young Australians, reduce retirement incomes, and lead to a significan...


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