Choice of Superannuation Fund

Choice of superannuation fund is a new law that gives many employees the right to choose which superannuation fund will receive their employer superannuation guarantee contributions. Choice of superannuation fund started on 1 July 2005.

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Departing Australia Superannuation Payment Essentials

Eligible temporary residents can access their superannuation (subject to withholding tax) when they permanently leave Australia.

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Super Co-contribution

The Australian Government assists eligible individuals to save for their retirement through the Super Co-contribution. If you are eligible and make personal super contributions, the Government will match your contribution with a Super Co-contribution up to certain limits.

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Super Decisions: step by step guide through the super maze

This page from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission's FIDO website links to essential superannuation facts, tips and safety checks to help you make the right super decisions.

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Superannuation

Australian Taxation Office homepage for superannuation. Contains key superannuation information such as reporting and lodgment dates and the Register of Complying Superannuation Funds. Resources and services include online services, calculators and superannuation law.

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Superannuation Home

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority page listing superannuation funds and approved trustees and retirement savings account providers. It also provides access to information about legislation, type of funds, superannuation fund elections and benefits.

www.apra.gov.au

SuperSeeker

SuperSeeker is a tool that will look for your lost superannuation in real time and instantly provide you with possible matches.

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Taxation & Superannuation Obligations

A business with employees or contractors has tax obligations and must make superannuation payments for eligible employees. This page links to information on determining the status of workers for tax purposes; fringe benefits tax (FBT); pay as you go (PAYG) withholding; pay-roll tax and superannuation.

www.business.gov.au