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Patience urged over 'shortsighted' super tax

BY ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025 12:10PM

Industry groups continue to speak out against the government's 30% tax on superannuation assets above $3 million, but those with large accounts have been urged not to make any fast changes.

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