Super changes start 1 July 2017

Australia’s superannuation (super) system is changing.

Your super is your future, so take just one minute to watch the ATO’s new video to find out whether the changes may affect you or someone you know, now or in the future.

Most of the changes, announced in the Australian Government’s May 2016 Budget, will commence from 1 July 2017. These changes were designed to improve the sustainability, flexibility and integrity of Australia’s super system.

If you need to know more, the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) website has detailed information about the super changes and how they will be administered. You can receive alerts via email or RSS feed when new information is published about the super changes by subscribing to ‘Individuals Super’ updates on their website

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