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$3m super tax faces uncertain future

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2024
... because it does so in a way that is poorly thought out, riddled with unintended consequences and ignores more fair and equitable ways of achieving the same outcome," Ali said. "Taxing unrealised gains in the legislative amendment was proposed because ...

Chalmers unveils new superannuation reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... the age pension, and private savings - interact to ensure all Australians have access to adequate, sustainable, and equitable retirement income. ASFA is calling for a government-led process which would convene a broad range of stakeholders from government ...

Liberal MPs slammed for 'dangerous' super policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... Super priorities include that every woman retires with an adequate income; better support for women retiring now; fair, equitable and sustainable system - starting with aligning the LISTO to income tax thresholds and indexing it; value and share care ...

Limiting negative gearing could add $2bn in annual revenue

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 SEP 2024
... government's structural budget deficit, which is currently about 1-1.5% of GDP, and it would make our tax system more equitable."

Growing super balances show more work to be done: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... paid parental leave will assist to bridge the gender retirement gap but there is still work to be done. Adequate and equitable pay, the valuing of care work, and tax settings all need examining to ensure women aren't left behind." The peak industry also ...

Australians rank seventh globally for retirement confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... said. "To ensure Australians can retire with confidence, we must provide a stronger focus on financial literacy and equitable retirement solutions. Providing quality advice and diversified options tailored to today's uncertain economic environment is ...

Superannuation objective legislation hits Senate floor

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... enshrines the goal to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way. "The objective will provide a shared understanding of superannuation and ensure that the focus of ...

ASFA pushes for tax redistribution to benefit low-income workers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... ensuring fair tax contributions from those with substantial superannuation balances can help foster a more balanced and equitable retirement system. "Division 296 and Division 293 aren't just measures aimed removing tax concessions for those with high ...

Aware Super closes fixed interest fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2024
... forecasts, it felt it was in members best interests to wind up the offering. "To ensure that investors received a fair and equitable distribution of proceeds, the Fixed Interest Fund was closed to all transactions (applications, switches and withdrawals) ...

ASIC issues first stop order for crowd funding

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2024
... fully paid ordinary shares can be offered. Hirehood's nominee arrangement resulted in investors holding only an equitable interest in the fully paid ordinary shares, rather than full legal and equitable ownership rights normally associated with the ...