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Payday super a seismic change for the industry: ART

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
... the government is pushing us towards is that superannuation needs to be more of an integrated component with the way employers run their business, and that needs to be done through technology," he said. "We're moving to a future where everything will ...

Calls for paid menopause leave gather momentum

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... agreement includes access to workplace flexibilities for workers experiencing symptoms. "The FSU fundamentally believes that employers should provide conditions that allow all workers to participate equally in the workforce. Some workers need more support ...

Equip Super welcomes new chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 17 OCT 2023
... leadership." "His perspectives and guidance will help the fund to continue to provide excellent outcomes for members, employers and the Equip Super team," Casey said. "I have enjoyed my time at the fund and wish Michael and all at Equip Super all the ...

Consultation paper released on aligning super payments with wages

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 OCT 2023
... of fund could be improved under payday super. In the 2023-24 Budget, the government announced that from 1 July 2026, employers will be mandated to pay Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions alongside salary and wages payments. The consultation paper ...

Housing crisis costing Australia $64bn: Aware

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
... cities is draining the nation of $64 billion, with Aware Super saying that's how much the scarcity is costing workers, employers and the community. Aware Super has reviewed the socioeconomic benefits of 365 affordable housing units in seven assets across ...

Treasury outlines plans to boost employment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... person's qualifications across VET and higher education. The government said it's currently in consultation with employers, unions, and the tertiary education sector to scope out the needs of different parties. A plan to collaborate with Indigenous ...

TAL offers super funds financial literacy tools for employers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 SEP 2023
... them have taken time off work to deal with their personal finances. The research shows employees are looking to their employers as a source of help in dealing with the cost-of-living crisis. As such, employers are looking at how their existing partnerships ...

Aware Super rolls out adviser portal

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023
... Australia's best-performing super funds, but also being super helpful - to our IFA partners, just as we are to our members and employers. The new Adviser Portal is a wonderful example of how we're being just that." The fund recently took 100% ownership ...

Hostplus finalises merger with Maritime Super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
... scale up the capabilities of both superannuation funds, offering greater efficiencies and enhanced value to members, employers, and stakeholders. The consolidation has led to a transition of approximately 23,000 Maritime Super accounts, this added $6 ...

Ageing population measures needs rethink: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... "realistic ratio" with the number of workers per older person decreasing from 4.5 in 1982 to 2.9 to 2061. "Governments and employers must recognise that people aged 65 and over will form an ever-increasing percentage of the labour force. Many older individuals ...