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The Symposium included presentations from industry experts, and a panel of discussants.  Professor Gary Hawke from Victoria University of Wellington chaired the event.

Professor John Rust - Retirement and saving: lessons from abroad

Keynote speaker, Professor Rust of Yale University, presented information on retirement income policies from around the world.  He considered the pros and cons and the historical experience of these systems, and related them to the New Zealand experience and debate over retirement income.

View a copy of Professor Rust's presentation.

Dr David Knox - Incentives for saving

Many countries have tax incentives aimed at encouraging people to save for retirement.  New Zealand does not have such incentives, but it is a topic which politicians, the financial savings industry and commentators have to consider.  Dr David Knox, a specialist in superannuation and retirement income issues with Price WaterhouseCoopers Actuarial in Australia, was lead presenter on this issue.

View a copy of Dr Knox's presentation.

View a copy of Dr Knox's paper.

View a copy of Roger Kerr's (Executive Director of NZ Business Roundtable) commentary.

Associate Professor Peter Travers - Findings of the Standard of Living Survey

This was the first major survey in 25 years on the living standards of older people and the working age population.  Associate Professor Peter Travers, Head of the School of Social Administration and Social Work at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia, presented some of the key findings.

View a copy of Associate Professor Travers' presentation.

View a copy of Associate Professor Travers' paper.

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David Knox's paper
John Rust's presentation
David Knox's slides
Associate Professor Traver's presentation
Associate Professor Traver's paper
Roger Kerr's commentary