Why the seven-year super freeze is a bad idea

By John Collett
Updated October 23 2014 - 10:08am, first published September 17 2014 - 12:15am
Winter snap: Many families find it too difficult to put money aside for their later years. Photo: Tim Leach
Winter snap: Many families find it too difficult to put money aside for their later years. Photo: Tim Leach
Winter snap: Many families find it too difficult to put money aside for their later years. Photo: Tim Leach
Winter snap: Many families find it too difficult to put money aside for their later years. Photo: Tim Leach
Winter snap: Many families find it too difficult to put money aside for their later years. Photo: Tim Leach
Winter snap: Many families find it too difficult to put money aside for their later years. Photo: Tim Leach
Super freeze: Many families find it too difficult to put money aside for their later years. Photo: Tim Leach
Super freeze: Many families find it too difficult to put money aside for their later years. Photo: Tim Leach

Compulsory superannuation is one of Labor's best achievements. The system has its problems, for sure.