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Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg discusses his book "Bad Egg - How to Fix Super" and proposes significant changes to the superannuation system to ensure at least 50% of retirees can be self-funded. He advocates for allowing access to super for homeownership and reducing high fees to make the scheme more effective.

Andrew Bragg, a Covid-19 survivor, endorses the Australian government's contact tracing app for its efficiency and privacy measures.

Labor Senator Tony Sheldon argued for super fund choice, contrasting with TWU Super's desire to lock transport workers in. Senator Bragg supports the Your Super, Your Choice Bill, advocating for all Australian workers to have the right to choose their own fund.

A bill before Parliament aims to end a loophole preventing Australians from choosing their own super fund, due to misuse by unions and big business. The bill is urgent, promoting competition and empowering workers to select better-performing funds.

The Sydney Senate Select Committee on Fintech and Regtech Public Hearings focused on barriers to competition in the financial sector, particularly for start-up companies like Buy Now, Pay Later schemes, due to outdated laws and regulatory practices. Senator Bragg highlighted the importance of fostering innovation while ensuring consumer protection in the financial sector.

Social media platforms like Twitter are facing scrutiny for their power to regulate speech, with concerns raised about censorship and free speech by Australian politicians like Senator Andrew Bragg. There is ongoing debate on finding a balance between allowing free speech and preventing harmful content, particularly focusing on consistency in content moderation.

Fintech in Australia is set to create thousands of new jobs, with a focus on developing digital and technological skills to drive economic growth. Senator Andrew Bragg highlights the importance of embracing technology and fostering innovation to remain competitive in the global market.

The text discusses the importance of business engagement in policy formulation for Australia's economic future, highlighting challenges such as industrial relations and the need for economic reforms to address issues like low productivity and stagnant real wages.

This presents a significant opportunity to fulfill the pledge of an Indigenous Voice, with a new co-design process offering hope for progress and unity in Australia.

Senator Andrew Bragg opened the inaugural Tony Shepherd Oration at the New South Wales Business Forum, highlighting the importance of business leaders like Tony Shepherd in shaping policy for a competitive private economy.