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Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

BY KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026 12:29PM

Treasury is proposing a barrage of reforms that will curb dubious lead generator and superannuation switching activities and make platforms more accountable for the products they offer members.

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