Australia politics live: Hume denies Chalmers’ claims that Coalition would ‘end super as we know it’; NAB profits rise as customers show signs of stress

The Coalition is considering early-access rules for superannuation after Pauline Hanson called for looser restrictions. Per The Guardian, deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume said the party would study the proposal, though she emphasized super is meant for retirement rather than working life. Meanwhile, Australia's biggest bank, NAB, reported rising profits as more of its customers show signs of financial stress—a stark contrast that highlights growing household pressure in the current economy.

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