Speaking to SMSF Adviser, senior manager for strategic advice at Perpetual, Colin Lewis, said this move from the government indicates it is possible that other elements of the lifetime cap contribution, such as the date it is effective from, could also change.

“It’s crystal ball speculation of course, but these things do happen. And the government have already made moves that are a huge relief for people with existing contractual obligations,” Mr Lewis said.

“Remember there’s also a consultation period with industry to come, so anything is possible,” he added.

Mr Lewis’ thoughts reflect the sentiments of McPherson Super Consulting director Stuart Forsyth, who said the move from Mr Morrison may be a sign of further positive developments to come.

“From our point of view, this creates an expectation that they’ll look at other reasonable cases as they come up. It gives us heart that there will be some scope to have influence still on these measures if the Coalition returns to government and if they’ve got control of the Senate,” Mr Forsyth told SMSF Adviser.