Date posted: 18/10/2023

Submission on Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions Exposure Draft Legislation

On balance CA ANZ does not support the policy measure contained in the Exposure Draft for a large number of reasons including:

  • The complex design features of the policy which will add considerable cost to administer the whole superannuation system
  • It alters the tax mix for those already retired and those saving for retirement when certainty is essential; otherwise it is inevitable that many will be discouraged from making adequate contributions towards their retirement
  • We question how much net revenue will be raised from this measure
  • We believe there may be better solutions available to the government
  • The current design of the policy taxes unrealised gains which shows this is likely to cause many funds cash flow concerns.

Submission on Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions

On balance CA ANZ does not support the measure to reduce the tax concessions on individuals’ superannuation when total super balance exceeds $3 million.

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