Superannuation (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Imposition Act 2026
Act No. 9 of 2026 · Assented 13 March 2026
In brief
Imposes tax on certain superannuation earnings at 15%, plus an extra 10% on the part linked to very large superannuation balances.
Who's affected
- People with taxable superannuation earnings
- People with very large super balances
- Superannuation funds and administrators
- The Australian Taxation Office
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