This paper documents developments in public sector pensions in Australia, and reports estimated unfunded liabilities … associated with benefits promised to public sector employees. Australia’s experience with public sector pensions is unusual … important driver for this relatively rapid transition of public sector pensions is the broader retirement policy framework in …

low contributory coverage, social pensions with inadequate benefits and often low (or no) coverage, and informal sector … challenges through an expanded role for social pensions with inclusive targeting, reformed contributory schemes, ongoing …