If you enter Australia on a temporary visa you are entitled to receive your superannuation benefit once you leave Australia permanently and your visa has expired (except for certain visa sub-classes). Learn more
Tax Thresholds for 2009/10 - last updated July 2009The ATO has updated the superannuation thresholds for the 2009/10 financial year. See the new amounts
Freeze on Challenger Howard Wholesale Mortgage Fund - last updated October 2008
Challenger Investments, the Responsible Entity for the Howard Wholesale Mortgage Trust, have announced an amendment to the rules on withdrawals from the Trust. The effect of these rules is that members are temporarily unable to switch out of, or redeem units held in, the Howard Wholesale Mortgage Fund. Learn more
Investment Market volatility is still a factor in investment returns and is having an impact on portfolio performance. Learn more
The new SImple Super taxation reforms effective from 1 July 2007 make it very important for your super fund to know your Tax File Number - if your fund does not hold your TFN, then it is likely that you will pay a higher rate of tax. Learn more
Simple Super - last updated March 2007
There are significant new tax and legislative measures to be introduced from 1 July 2007, aimed squarely at simplifying the superannuation system in Australia, bringing with it sweeping reforms to the Tax system and a range of other initiatives. Learn more
Online investment switching - last updated August 2006
Members with internet access via GPen can now update their investment profile, and switch investments online, but you must have a GPen userid and password. Learn more
The Federal Government announced some exciting new superannuation proposales in their May 2006 Budget. These are deisgned to simplify superannuation, and to encourage people to particpate. Learn more.
From 1 July 2005, the maximum available Government Co-Contribution has increased from $1,000 to $1,500 Learn more
From 1 July 2005, many employees will be able to choose which super fund their superannuation contributions are paid into. Learn more
The Federal Government has introduced new rules, with effect from 1 July 2002, enabling access to super for some people after permanent departure from Australia. Learn more
The Australian Taxation Office has made available a search facility to help members find lost accounts. Known as SuperMatch, the facility has been to Superannuation Fund Administrators for the sole purpose of assisting members locate and consolidate lost superannuation accounts or unredeemed superannuation monies. Learn more
The ATO has released the numbers for the 2009/10 financial year
Challenger Investments, the Responsible Entity for the Howard Wholesale Mortgage Trust, have announced an amendment to the rules on withdrawals from the Trust. The effect of these rules is that members are temporarily unable to switch out of, or redeem units held in, the Howard Wholesale Mortgage Fund
Investment Market volatility is still a factor in investment returns and is having an impact on portfolio performance. Learn more
We have added an FAQ page to assist with any questions about your Annual Statements. A copy of the Annual Report can also be downloaded from your Forms pag
We now offer a facility for you to update your investment profile and options online
This is a federal government initiative to help low income earners build a bigger retirement nest egg
Many working Australians now have a say in where their employers contribute to
The Australian Taxation Office has made available a search facility to help members find lost accounts.
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