Superannuation

Superannuation is an area of law of increasing significance to a majority of Australians.  As a result of the changes in government policy with a view to limiting the government's role in funding pensions, Australians are now expected to assume considerable responsibility for their retirement. 

Superannuation law is a difficult area.  Not only does it often involve aspects of trust, tax, corporations, family and insolvency law, it is also heavily affected by a variety of statutes both federal and state.  In addition, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Taxation Office each has a role in the field of superannuation.  Each agency has powers and responsibilities to fulfil regarding different aspects of superannuation law.

Members of the Superannuation Section of CommBar have knowledge and experience relevant to issues faced by:

• Trustees of superannuation funds
  
• Members of superannuation funds
  
• Persons with claims in an insurance context, whether before the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal or elsewhere
  
• Persons seeking advice regarding the performance or discharge of their statutory or common law obligations and powers
  
• Persons facing investigation by or proceedings initiated by a regulator