Superannuation was very fragmented and the rules escaped the average Australian. Superannuation was held by some of the professional bodies – and government institutions.
Many Australians in the 1980’s did not know what the word superannuation meant.
During the 1980’s many of our workers (in Australia), worked under awards. The awards determined the conditions of employment including the wages paid and any rulings particular to that employment type. For example there may be conditions around the length of hours you could work without a break.
Bob Hawke was all about fairness and fairness for the Australian worker. His ability to reconcile business with unions made him a great man. Everyone wants a win and Bob Hawke was a master negotiator.
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https://www.releasemysuper.com.au/bob-hawke-takes-superannuation-to-the-people/
