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Mixed response to government, Democrat deal on super

The government's superannuation reform program has been given new life following the agreement yesterday with the Australian Democrats on the introduction of co-payments for low-income earners, and a reduction in the superannuation surcharge. But the ...

ASFA hails new co-contribution super arrangements

Retirement savings for lower income earners could be boosted by as much as 70 per cent, if they take advantage of the new co-contribution arrangements announced by the Government today, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia ...

Towers Perrin blasts Government decision to "ignore" super

Towers Perrin has criticised the Federal Government's decision to "ignore" superannuation in this year's Budget, saying that it is a clear sign that Australia's complex retirement system has fallen into the "politically too hard basket". While the prominence ...

ASFA calls on government to deliver on $300 million promise

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has urged the Government to free up the $300 million allocated in the last Budget to matching voluntary super contributions and channel it towards those who need to save most. "Given the impasse ...

ASFA lambasts government on super tax policy

John Fernando The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) today criticised the Federal Government for "not living up to its election commitments to provide a better retirement future for Australians." ASFA said that spending on defence ...