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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 20 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Hockey flags changes to superannuation rules Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey says the Government is considering introducing changes to superannuation rules before the next election. In last week's budget the Government confirmed the retirement age would be lifted to 70 by the year 2035. During an appearance on the ABC's Q&A program last night, Mr Hockey told the audience he was now looking at areas such as superannuation to better prepare Australians for the change. 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