Super reforms pass lower house after government dumps ‘veto power’

The government’s signature superannuation reform package passed the lower house on Thursday evening, after a controversial power allowing the Treasurer to veto super fund investments was dumped due to objections by Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce and members of the crossbench.

The bill passed the lower house on Thursday evening 66 votes to 62, with the government gaining the support of crossbench MPs Rebekha Sharkie and Bob Katter.