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Informed Superannuation Choice: Constraints and Policy Resolutions

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  • Brown, Kerry

    (Queensland University of Technology)

  • Gallery, Gerry

    (University of New South Wales)

  • Gallery, Natalie

    (University of Sydney)

Abstract

The latest controversy to emerge in Australia's ever-changing superannuation system is the failure of the proposed "member choice of fund" legislation. While superannuation choice continues to be widely supported, the debate lacks coherent policy direction. This paper addresses the policy hiatus by developing a framework to systematically examine endogenous and exogenous constraints affecting the achievement of informed choice, members' choice preferences and associated policy resolutions. Applying this framework, we argue that a genuine choice of fund model should cater for active and passive choice, where passive choice applies to fund members who, for various reasons, are unwilling or unable to make active choices. Appropriate education programs and standardised disclosure are identified as critical prerequisites to enable informed choice by those members who want to actively participate in the management of their superannuation savings. To protect the interests of passive choice members, we recommend the option of a government-regulated universal default fund (UDF).

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  • Brown, Kerry & Gallery, Gerry & Gallery, Natalie, 2002. "Informed Superannuation Choice: Constraints and Policy Resolutions," Economic Analysis and Policy, Elsevier, vol. 32(1), pages 71-90, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecanpo:v:32:y:2002:i:1:p:71-90
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    1. Adam Clements & Michael E. Drew, 2007. "Institutional Homogeneity and Choice in Superannuation," School of Economics and Finance Discussion Papers and Working Papers Series 218, School of Economics and Finance, Queensland University of Technology.
    2. Wilson Sy, 2009. "Towards a national default option for low‐cost superannuation," Accounting Research Journal, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 22(1), pages 46-67, July.
    3. Michael E. Drew & Jon D. Stanford, 2003. "Retail Superannuation Management in Australia: Risk, Cost and Alpha," School of Economics and Finance Discussion Papers and Working Papers Series 126, School of Economics and Finance, Queensland University of Technology.
    4. Kuan Kiat Cheah & F Douglas Foster & Richard Heaney & Timothy Higgins & Barry Oliver & Terry O’Neill & Roslyn Russell, 2015. "Discussions on long-term financial choice," Australian Journal of Management, Australian School of Business, vol. 40(3), pages 414-434, August.
    5. Sarantis Tsiaplias & Qi Zeng & Guay C. Lim, 2023. "Retail Investor Trading Intentions: New Evidence from Australia," The Economic Record, The Economic Society of Australia, vol. 99(327), pages 512-535, December.
    6. Diana Beal & Sarath Delpachitra, 2004. "Community Understanding of Superannuation," Agenda - A Journal of Policy Analysis and Reform, Australian National University, College of Business and Economics, School of Economics, vol. 11(2), pages 127-142.
    7. Panha Heng & Scott J. Niblock & Jennifer L. Harrison, 2015. "Retirement policy: a review of the role, characteristics, and contribution of the Australian superannuation system," Asian-Pacific Economic Literature, The Crawford School, The Australian National University, vol. 29(2), pages 1-17, November.
    8. Kumari D.A.T, 2020. "The Impact of Financial Literacy on Investment Decisions: With Special Reference to Undergraduates in Western Province, Sri Lanka," Asian Journal of Contemporary Education, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 4(2), pages 110-126, December.

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    JEL classification:

    • H55 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Social Security and Public Pensions
    • J32 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Wages, Compensation, and Labor Costs - - - Nonwage Labor Costs and Benefits; Retirement Plans; Private Pensions

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