Indexed pensions from the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) Scheme will increase by at least 2.1% from January 2026.
ComSuper indexed pensions to increase by at least 2.1% in January 2026
ComSuper indexed pensions will increase by at least 2.1% from January 2026. The increase will apply to indexed pensions payable from the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS), and Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSBS or MilitarySuper).
Family law superannuation legislation to change from 1 April 2025
New Commonwealth family law superannuation regulations to take effect from 1 April 2025.
WA introduces de facto super splitting laws
On 6 April 2022, the Western Australian Government introduced changes to allow separating de facto couples to split their superannuation in WA in line with the rest of Australia.
Telemarketer gets $100k penalty for breaking rules
Super Info welcomes regulator's action against rule-breaking telemarketing firm Information Support Australia Pty Ltd (trading as Super Information Team).
Key superannuation changes (Budget 2021-22)
The Morrison Government is proposing a number of key superannuation changes through Budget 2021-22, including changes to work test, extending access to downsizer contributions, and a temporary option to exit certain legacy superannuation products.
Superannuation splitting for WA de factos
The Commonwealth has enacted new laws to enable superannuation splitting for separating de facto couples in Western Australia. The amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 formally mark the Commonwealth's acceptance of WA's limited referral of power in relation to superannuation splitting only. All other aspects of Western Australian family law property proceedings for de … Continue reading Superannuation splitting for WA de factos
Canberra gives green light to ADF Super changes
Federal Parliament has approved amendments to the Commonwealth's newest superannuation scheme, the Australian Defence Force Superannuation Scheme (ADF Super), to allow employer contributions for members after they leave the ADF.
What does negative inflation mean for indexation of ComSuper pensions?
The Reserve Bank is expecting negative inflation for the year ending June 2020, but what will this mean for ComSuper pension increases?
Real estate agents risk $1.26m fine for unlicensed superannuation advice
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issues written warning to the real estate industry about the consequences of providing unlicensed superannuation advice.