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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion. The Commission has six research streams:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stream
  • Climate Change and Energy
  • Environment and Water
  • Health and Ageing
  • Industry and Trade
  • Productivity.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Tom Geiser (PDF - 34k)

Submission DR104 for Superannuation: Assessing Efficiency And Competitiveness View full list


Hi PC,. You should also look into the implications of having many super-wealthy people using Superannuation for tax minimisation. Generous perks given to previous generations do not need to be grandfathered if those people have already profited

Date received: 29 May 2018

Name withheld (PDF - 36k)

Submission 95 for Superannuation: Assessing Efficiency And Competitiveness View full list


24th March 2018. Good Morning,. Please make your laws regarding Early Release of Superannuation more accessible on Hardship and Compassionate Grounds. Currently they do not work for the people! My 26 year old Son, suicidal, due to the pressures of

Date received: 23 Mar 2018

Superannuation Consumers’ Centre (SCC) (PDF - 762k)

Submission DR214 for Superannuation: Assessing Efficiency And Competitiveness View full list


57 Carrington Road Marrickville NSW 2204. Phone 02 9577 3333 | Fax 02 9577 3377 |. ACN 163 636 566 ABN 34 163 636 566. September 28, 2018. Productivity Commission. Level 12, 530 Collins Street. Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia. To the Productivity

Date received: 7 Nov 2018

Marko Jakovich (PDF - 45k)

Submission DR102 for Superannuation: Assessing Efficiency And Competitiveness View full list


I am ex Australian defence member and have an MSBS (Military super fund) that I cannot roll into, contribute or roll into my other super fund. From what I have been told and from what I can remember, this is a government super fund and the funds

Date received: 29 May 2018

Chris Delaney (PDF - 36k)

Submission DR111 for Superannuation: Assessing Efficiency And Competitiveness View full list


5/6/18. To the Productivity Commission – Superannuation. I am writing to see if you are including a review of the number of members allowed in a Self Managed Super Fund. We are a family of five – husband, wife, and 3 adult children, however the

Date received: 5 Jun 2018

Robin Gandevia (PDF - 40k)

Submission 9 for Superannuation: Assessing Efficiency And Competitiveness View full list


D r. H i F i PTY. LTD. Est. 1978. ACN: 002 266 239 | ABN: 27 002 266 239 PROFESSIONAL HI FI SERVICE – AUDIO ENGINEERS - ESTABLISHED 1978. 15 August 2017 Dear Sir / Madam, Re Dr Hi Fi Executive Superannuation Fund The recent changes to

Date received: 15 Aug 2017

Phillip Hudson (PDF - 53k)

Submission DR208 for Superannuation: Assessing Efficiency And Competitiveness View full list


Productivity Commission. inquiry into. Australia's Superannuation System. third stage review. I have made repeated approaches to the Federal Government seeking a review to the restriction. currently applying to the Bring-Forward Rule as it applies

Date received: 3 Aug 2018

Elizabeth Blythe (PDF - 39k)

Submission DR226 for Superannuation: Assessing Efficiency And Competitiveness View full list


Dear Australian Government Productivity Commission,. I greatly enjoyed what I read of this draft report. It's fascinating. However, I find the closing commentary on page 243 of Section 5: Member Engagement, weak. After spending several pages saying

Date received: 18 Jun 2018

Geoff Ashurst (PDF - 57k)

Submission 13 for Superannuation: Assessing Efficiency And Competitiveness View full list


16 August 2017. Submission to the productivity Commission. My SMSF has been a success so far – the only problem has been the imposition of tax on certain SMSFs by the current government contrary to the advice provided on behalf of the then

Date received: 16 Aug 2017

Paul Kershaw (PDF - 45k)

Submission DR105 for Superannuation: Assessing Efficiency And Competitiveness View full list


My daughter who is a high school student started a part time job in July 2017. She was required to nominate a super fund to her employer. We had a look at the available options and noted they all charge fees, even for students and irrespective of

Date received: 30 May 2018