Senate inquiry blasts ATO on unpaid super

Original article by Michael Roddan
The Australian – Page: 23 : 3-May-17

It is estimated that about three million Australian workers do not receive their compulsory superannuation contributions, which equates to around $A6bn per year. A Senate economics committee inquiry has recommended that the Australian Taxation Office should adopt a more proactive approach to non-compliance with the super guarantee regime. The ATO’s focus at present is on a self-reporting system for employers who fail to pay some or all of the guarantee.

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