Chris Murphy’s article in The Conversation on June 3 calling for a rethink of superannuation tax arrangements misrepresents Ken Henry’s review recommendations for taxing super… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) statistics indicate that most Australian retirees utilise an account-based pension (ABP) in the retirement phase of superannuation. An ABP allows… Read More ›
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted governments worldwide to implement policies to mitigate the economic consequences of lockdowns and restrictions. One such policy by the Australian Government… Read More ›
It is not only the Productivity Commission that wants to see greater household engagement in superannuation. As the Commission’s 2018 report makes clear, active consumer… Read More ›
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