Bernard Hickey: It would be very difficult for any politician to change rules around universal super
Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons · Newstalk ZB
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Show Notes
The Retirement Commission's advising against raising the retirement age.
The Commission's three-yearly Review of Retirement Income Policies makes 35 recommendations for government, private sector, researchers, employers and itself.
Jane Wrightson says some believe an age of 65 is unaffordable - she's asking where that evidence came from.
She says research shows if the age rises -- women, Maori, and Pasifika will hurt the most.
Economics Commentator Bernard Hickey joined Simon Barnett & James Daniels to share his thoughts.
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