With the Reserve Bank of Australia opting to raise interest rates this month it’s a timely reminder of the economic decisions and developments that are completely outside the control of ordinary Australians, yet have a significant impact on their lives. The same can...
Despite the Federal Government claiming changes to superannuation will make the system ‘more sustainable and fairer’, closer examination of the draft legislation reveals the measures are actually inequitable and unsustainable in the long term. At a simple level, plans...
Seven months on from the Federal Government’s announcement that it will shift the goalposts for Australia’s superannuation system, the topic is no longer headline news, but that doesn’t mean concerns around the planned changes have abated. In fact, as the planned...
As a superannuation auditor with decades of experience, I am passionate about maintaining the integrity of Australia’s superannuation system and ensuring it continues to benefit all people for generations to come, which is why I believe it’s essential that the Federal...
In the 2014 Federal Budget, the Federal Government announced that from 1 January 2015, the superannuation income stream will be taken into account in determining whether you are eligible to receive the Age Pension or the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC). If the...
