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Senate report backs removal 30-hour work threshold for SG

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... applies to under 18 workers. Under current rules, employees under 18 are only entitled to compulsory Superannuation Guarantee contributions if they work more than 30 hours a week for an employer. Rest general manager of public policy and advocacy Enrico ...

GESB loses another key executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

... following changes to Western Australia's State Superannuation Act 2000, which enabled GESB to accept superannuation guarantee payments from non-public sector employers. "While he was not looking for alternative employment and was focused on helping us ...

Australian Ethical unveils strong half-year results

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026

... superannuation, net flows of $0.23 million were up 19% on the same period last year. Rollovers-in were up 24%, and Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions were up 8% compared to the same period last year, Australian Ethical said. It declared a fully ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026

... That's cumulative growth of nearly 35% over three years, well ahead of inflation," Delahunty said. The Superannuation Guarantee has also risen steadily since 2020 and is now at 12%.

Treasury seeks feedback on major super tax reform

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025

... after the tax-free threshold. The maximum LISTO amount will be increased from $500 to $810 to reflect the Superannuation Guarantee rate of 12% per cent. Treasury said this will support low-income workers to build retirement savings by ensuring they receive ...

Increases coming for veterans' superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025

... income tax bracket. The maximum payment will also increase to $810 to account for recent increases in the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate. "This change will provide low-income workers with a fairer tax concession on their super contributions to align ...

'Outdated' law gating teenagers from thousands of dollars in super: Industry

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025

... impact on the world they will retire into," O'Neil said. "Our priority recommendation is to extend the Superannuation Guarantee to all under-18 workers, including those working less than 30 hours per week, with an appropriate transition period for businesses. ...

Rest launches clearing house solution

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025

... Payday Super requirements will commence on 1 July 2026, requiring employers to pay their employees' superannuation guarantee contributions at the same time as their salary and wages, rather than once every quarter. The reforms were announced as part ...

Delaying reforms to YFYS test, RG97 costing members: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025

... these regulatory instruments were addressed. This is similar to the benefit gained from increasing the Superannuation Guarantee from 12% to 12.5%, it said. According to the report, investing in startups and growth companies has delivered average post-fee ...

Payday Super laws passed

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2025

... O'Neill said a significant proportion of the super fund's two million members are currently paid superannuation guarantee payments less frequently than their take home pay. "Thanks to these significant reforms, these members will soon receive ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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