Len Buckeridge

I can make dopey decisions for which I have to pay. If I take some little old lady's superannuation money, I would be mortified if things didn't go to plan.

Australian Businessman

Paul Keating

Countries get one chance in history of putting into place a savings retirement scheme on the scale of the Australian superannuation system.

Australian Politician

Superannuation is commonly mentioned in discussions about retirement planning and finance.

Context Usage

Don't confuse superannuation with regular savings accounts; it's specifically for post-retirement.

Avoid Confusion

Employers often contribute to an employee's superannuation fund as part of their benefits package.

Workplace Norms

Superannuation implies formal retirement often linked to company policies or official retirement age.

Corporate Term

The term can suggest mandatory retirement, which might not always be welcomed by employees.

Personal Implications

Superannuation is an indication of someone's career coming to an official end.

End of Career

 with a representative from my superannuation fund. It was thrilling, I'm sure you can imagine. He tells me I'm in the default option. And I said, "Option? Does that mean there are other options?" He looked at me, rolled his eyes, and said,