In today's episode of 'Things That Might Not End Well,' the Coalition is musing about letting Australians dip into their superannuation early, because apparently the future is overrated. Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume confirmed the party would 'consider' Pauline Hanson's suggestion to loosen super rules, allowing workers to access their retirement savings during crises. Because nothing says 'retirement security' like raiding the piggy bank before the pig is even born.

Hume, ever the optimist, suggested housing is actually the 'best indicator of economic security' in retirement, which is a bold claim given that housing prices are roughly equivalent to a small nation's GDP. She also noted that super is 'not something you need in your working life,' which is a relief to all those workers who've been accidentally using it to pay rent.

Meanwhile, in the banking world, NAB reported rising profits while simultaneously admitting that customers are showing signs of stress. The bank noted that 'watch loans' are on the up, which is banker-speak for 'people are starting to miss payments and we're pretending to care.' It's a classic tale of corporate success built on the backs of financial anxiety.

Hume also took a moment to defend the GST deal, arguing it doesn't make any state worse off, which is a bit like saying a diet doesn't make you hungrier if you just don't think about food. She insisted the deal provides incentives for productivity and economic growth, while also helping the federal budget bottom line, because who doesn't love a good bottom line?

And in a stunning display of interstate solidarity, Hume pointed out that New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia also have significant resource sectors, so if Western Australia gets special treatment, everyone should. It's the 'fairness for all' approach, unless you're a low-income worker whose super might be raided to buy groceries.

So, in summary: the Coalition is considering policies that could undermine retirement savings, banks are profiting from financial stress, and politicians are still pretending that everything is fine. Just another day in Australian politics.