Superannuation
Choosing a Super Fund
Since 1 July 2005, many employees have been able to choose the super fund or retirement savings account (RSA) that will receive their super contributions under the superannuation guarantee. Choosing a super fund was also extended in July 2006 to include employees working for corporations under former state awards.
Departing Australia Superannuation Payment Essentials
Eligible temporary residents can access their superannuation (subject to withholding tax) when they permanently leave Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SuperSeeker
SuperSeeker is a tool that will look for your lost superannuation in real time and instantly provide you with possible matches.
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.
