Australia politics live: Hume denies Chalmers’ claim Coalition would ‘end super as we know it’; Victorian teachers accept pay offer

Victorian teachers ended a year-long pay dispute by accepting a state government offer. The Coalition is reconsidering early access rules for superannuation after Pauline Hanson pushed for more flexible withdrawal provisions. Deputy leader Jane Hume said they'd consider the idea, noting that while Australians value superannuation for retirement, the system is unfair and costs more than expected. The debate reflects tension between protecting long-term retirement savings and letting workers access funds during hardship, according to The Guardian.

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