The fight over using super for housing has deep roots in Australian politics. But would it actually work? | Emily Millane

Ultimately, the debate is a battle for power over Australians’ savings pool of $4.8tn dating back to the scheme’s inception Past/Present is a column which places current events in historical context Should you be able to take money out of your super to pay for housing? One Nation has recently suggested you should. Liberal senator Andrew Bragg has also revived the idea. The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, tells us the Coalition and One Nation are “coming after super” and want to “vandalise”