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Tax Concessions on Super Need a Rethink

The federal government has proposed an additional tax of 15% on the earnings made on super balances of over A$3 million, the so-called Division 296… Read More ›

More Choice for Women? The Howard Government’s Tax and Transfer Reforms

When former Prime Minister John Howard introduced A New Tax System, around the introduction of a flagship goods and services tax (GST) in 2000, he… Read More ›

Despite Concessions, Superannuation Is Heavily Taxed

The belief that superannuation is generally lightly taxed, even subsidised, is widely held not only in official policymaking circles, but also amongst independent economists and… Read More ›

Did Retirees Lose Out When They Accepted Defined Benefit Schemes?

Many retired Australians are covered by defined benefit schemes funded by their superannuation savings. These schemes were supposed to be very beneficial to retirees as… Read More ›

Let’s Just Relax and Pass the Fair and Affordable Super Tax

Media attention has revved up about the new 15 per cent tax on super, which brings tax on earnings for those with balances of more… Read More ›