The extent of the Government's "Plan to simplify and streamline superannuation', as announced in the Federal Budget, came as quite a surprise to many. Some of the proposals were a pleasant surprise, others less so. Overall though, there is little doubt that the proposals have served to strengthen the appeal of superannuation funds as wealth accumulation vehicles going forward.
This session provided an overview of the Government's proposals and further developments since the budget announcement. It also considered the impact of the proposals on common superannuation transactions and strategies.