by kirstyb | Oct 30, 2025 | ATO, Business, Superannuation
The Payday Super legislation has finally been introduced to Federal Parliament after years of discussion. Designed to put a stop to wage theft in the form of unpaid super, Payday Super will require employers to pay their employees’ superannuation at the same...
by kirstyb | Oct 29, 2025 | SMSF, Superannuation
The Federal Government has announced welcome adjustments to the proposed new legislation (Division 296) which seeks to tax earnings on superannuation balances above $3 million. Key changes include: a move to a “realised earnings” approach, meaning that the tax will...
by kirstyb | Aug 29, 2025 | Superannuation
For many Australians, turning 50 is a milestone that brings retirement planning into sharper focus. With just over 15 years until the age pension age of 67, your superannuation balance starts to play a bigger role in shaping your financial future. Many people start to...
by kirstyb | Aug 11, 2025 | SMSF, Superannuation
In this quarter’s superannuation update… Reminder: employers note that the super guarantee rate increased to 12% as of 1 July 2025. Insight: We take a look at some suggested figures for a ‘modest’ and a ‘comfortable’ retirement...
by kirstyb | May 8, 2025 | SMSF, Superannuation
Employers Be Aware – SG Contribution Levels Are Rising The minimum SG rate you must pay for each eligible employee from 1 July 2024 was 11.50% of their ordinary time earnings (OTE). This is legislated to increase to 12% on 1 July 2025. History of the SGC...
by kirstyb | Apr 23, 2025 | Business, Small Business, Superannuation
Draft legislation that will require super to be paid at the same time as wages has now been released for consultation. According to the Government, the legislation for payday super will aim to substantially reduce the billions of dollars in unpaid superannuation every...
