The John Hyde Archives
Historic archive of articles and newspaper columns written by former Australian politician John Hyde OAM.
Superannuation
Building Industry Superannuation
Superannuation Industrial Relations
- Inelastic demand in the construction industry; ability to pass on increased costs to others.
- Union Superannuation is a tax on union members as they get a percentage of their members contributions.
- The revenue will give them the ability to further industrial or political action and further their careers.
Future Cost of Superannuation
- The case against budget deficits has several arguments. One argument is that it is unfair that future debts are paid by our children.
- Today's governments are making commitments to their employees which future governments are unable to fulfil without raising taxes. Future governments faced with this issue will find a way to welsh on their predecessors' promises.
Parliamentary Superannuation
- If the taxpayers want to get the best value for their money, the payments to government workers/politicians need to convey the right incentives.
Of Taxes and Superannuation
Taxation Superannuation Industrial Relations
- Democracies can slash marginal tax rates if they want to;
- Some people are unwilling or unable to provide for themselves.
- It is the demands of the middle class that make tax reductions difficult.
- Union organised superannuation can be a competitive and safe alternative to high welfare payments and taxes.
Retirement Income
- By the year 2030, we will need to allow people to work longer and have to raise the age from which people can claim government pensions.
About
John Hyde OAM is a former Australian politician. He was elected as the member for the Division of Moore in Western Australia for the Liberal Party.
John Hyde OAM is the author of Dry: In Defence of Economic Freedom.