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Superannuation payouts can be delayed for months, causing distress to grieving families, as highlighted in a recent interview on 2gb 873. Complaints over delays have tripled, prompting calls for accountability and quicker resolution of claims.

Labor seems clueless about the impact of their new super tax on young Australians, with conflicting information from the Treasury Department causing confusion. Despite estimates suggesting 500,000 Australians will be affected, Labor appears to be hiding the true impact of the tax.

Senator Bragg discusses the government's failure to engage constructively with other parties on Indigenous recognition, leading to a flawed process. He suggests a centrist approach was needed, similar to the successful marriage equality referendum.

Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg criticised the State Government for preventing the Sydney Jewish community from honouring the dead in Israel at the Opera House. He condemned the Greens' support of a protest backing Hamas and called for legal action to be taken.

ASIC has given up on enforcing corporate law, with a drastic decrease in referrals to the CDPP, making Australia a haven for white-collar crime. The CDPP revealed a sharp decline in prosecutions initiated from ASIC referrals, raising concerns about ASIC's effectiveness as a corporate regulator.

Labor's conflicts with super funds peak under Albanese Government as Wayne Swan heads both Labor Party and Cbus Super Fund, with Cbus secretly lobbying for changes to Labor's HAFF despite doubts.

Corporate law enforcement in Australia, particularly by ASIC, is under scrutiny for being slow to act and dropping major cases too readily, as highlighted in recent public hearings. The Senate Inquiry into ASIC, chaired by Senator Andrew Bragg, aims to address these issues and ensure stronger enforcement of laws to deter corporate wrongdoing.

Super funds continue to send millions to unions despite new laws and investigations, raising concerns about their alignment with members' best interests. APRA's ongoing investigations may lead to stricter legislation to prohibit such payments.

Superannuation lobby group formation raises questions on power and financial interests, while concerns linger on access to funds for housing and flexibility in the system. Political links and debate on industry super funds' impact highlighted in Sky News interview.

Senate hearings reveal ASIC's regulatory failures, with delayed responses to complaints and lack of action on white-collar crime. Australia urgently requires a robust corporate regulator to uphold the law and combat corporate misconduct.