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There should be standardised and stricter definitions of what a balanced fund is, as well as its asset allocation.

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Do you agree superannuation should be voluntary for Australians earning less than $50,000 per annum?

Grattan estimates it will cost middle Australians $30,000 over their lifetime when the Superannuation Guarantee increases to 12%. Do you agree with its modelling?

Lifecycle products have the potential to produce greater benefits than single strategy, balanced products.

Super funds should increase their exposure to unlisted assets.

Single Touch Payroll has improved the payment of employees' superannuation benefits and narrowed the underpayment gap.

Superannuation funds should focus on financing and building local infrastructure rather than investing this money overseas.

Unions should be allowed to leverage their workers' money in the superannuation system to negotiate better working conditions.

There should be more consolidation of superannuation funds.

The Future Fund should be designated as a default superannuation fund.

The proposed 'best in show' default super shortlist will stifle competition.

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