Coalition Distances Itself From Bragg's Super-for-Mortgage Proposal Amid Domestic Violence Funding Debate

A senior Coalition figure has said that a proposal from Senator Andrew Bragg to allow Australians to use their superannuation savings to help secure home mortgages does not reflect official Coalition policy, according to Australian media reports.

The comments came amid ongoing live coverage of Australian political developments, in which government and opposition figures addressed a range of domestic issues including housing affordability and funding to address violence against women and children.

Superannuation Proposal Distanced From Party Line

Bragg's idea, which would allow superannuation balances to be used as security for mortgages, has drawn attention amid broader discussion of housing affordability in Australia. A Coalition figure identified as Taylor made clear the proposal has not been adopted as an official party position.

Government Responds on Family Violence Funding

Separately, Treasurer Jim Chalmers was asked whether the government would support a national royal commission into violence against women and children. Chalmers said the government had instead chosen to increase resourcing for efforts addressing child, family and domestic violence.

He pointed to a range of contributing factors the government is seeking to address, including gaps in the housing system and the spread of misogynistic content online. Chalmers described violence against women and children as entirely unacceptable and said further work was needed across government to reduce it.

The exchanges took place as part of a broader day of political discussion, as Australian officials also engage with international counterparts at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.