Australian Government’s Superannuation Reform Bill Faces Challenges Despite Revision

Australian Government’s Superannuation Reform Bill Faces Challenges Despite Revision
New money at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra, Australia on April 22, 2005 Mark Nolan/Getty Images
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The Australian government’s proposed changes to the superannuation fund performance test have faced criticism after the opposition said the Bill should not be supported following the inclusion of some controversial proposed reforms.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Superannuation Minister Jane Hume released the consultation draft regulations for the new Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) reform package on April 28 as a response to the concerns voiced by the superannuation industry to 2 major changes to the fund performance test.