These are the key rates and thresholds that apply in relation to contributions and benefits, employment termination payments, superannuation guarantee and co-contributions. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Superannuation’
Key superannuation rates and threshold
Monday - August 30th, 2010
Superannuation and unclaimed super
Sunday - August 1st, 2010Explains when super may become unclaimed and how you can find it. (more…)
Superannuation tips for young people
Tuesday - April 20th, 2010When you become an employee for the first time (whether it’s a part-time, casual or full-time position), you may be eligible for superannuation (super) payments by your employer. (more…)
Key superannuation rates and thresholds
Sunday - March 21st, 2010These are the key rates and thresholds that apply in relation to contributions and benefits, employment termination payments, superannuation guarantee and co-contributions. (more…)
Super for same-sex couples and their children
Sunday - February 7th, 2010Information for super funds on the law changes for same-sex couple and their children. (more…)
Choice of super fund – meeting your obligations
Monday - January 18th, 2010Your employees can choose which super fund their superannuation contributions are paid into. (more…)
What is the superannuation guarantee?
Monday - January 18th, 2010A list of answered ‘frequently asked questions’ on super for employers. (more…)
Looking for your lost superannuation
Wednesday - November 11th, 2009SuperSeeker is a free online tool that will look for your lost superannuation in real time and instantly provide you with possible matches. (more…)
Government adviser calls for simpler super
Sunday - October 25th, 2009The head of an inquiry into superannuation has called for the industry’s simplification, including easier to understand fee structures and fewer and larger industry funds. The Federal Government’s super funds review is looking at the structure, operation and efficiency of Australia’s superannuation system.
The review’s chairman, Jeremy Cooper, has told ABC’s Inside Business he would prefer fee structures that are easier understand and compare.
But he says the Federal Government should not set fees and charges for funds as this would have unintended consequences.
“For example, if the Government said “superannuation can only cost a certain percentage per annum” what you’d find is the market would sit just below that percentage and would sort of cease to compete after that point,” Mr Cooper said.
Changes to super co-contributions
Monday - October 19th, 2009The super co-contribution matching rates for eligible personal super contributions have been temporarily reduced as part of the 2009 Federal Budget. (more…)