Labor rushes PS superannuation bill through parliament as Greens slam lack of debate

Doug Dingwall
Updated August 4 2022 - 5:18pm, first published 10:00am
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Labor government has rushed through legislation protecting it from a potential bill of $11 billion in unpaid superannuation owed to public servants, defending it as a "sane" move and gaining the Coalition's support.

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Doug Dingwall

Doug Dingwall

Parliamentary bureau chief

Doug Dingwall is The Canberra Times' parliamentary bureau chief. He writes about government and federal politics, and has an interest in integrity, industrial relations and foreign affairs. Previously he worked at The Examiner in Launceston, where he won a Tasmanian Human Rights Award for his reporting. Contact him on doug.dingwall@canberratimes.com.au

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