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Big industry super unites in political lobbying power play

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A new “big eight” of superannuation funds will dominate the $3.5 trillion retirement savings system by uniting under a soon-to-be announced policy and lobby group that will court both sides of politics.

The shape of the group’s governing body has yet to be finalised, but The Australian Financial Review understands each of the eight funds will appoint a board director.

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Joanna Mather joined the AFR as an education reporter in 2008. She spent four years in the Canberra press gallery before becoming superannuation reporter in 2016, deputy news director in 2021 and wealth editor in 2023. Connect with Joanna on Twitter. Email Joanna at jmather@afr.com
Hannah Wootton is a Rear Window columnist, based in Melbourne. Connect with Hannah on Twitter. Email Hannah at hannah.wootton@afr.com

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