AustralianSuper warns outdated tax laws will hurt returnsBY ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2025 12:46PMAustralianSuper has called for a modernised tax system, warning that without reform super funds will at the very least be bogged down by complexity and compliance costs - and likely left at a competitive disadvantage that could drag on returns. Related News |
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