UnionsNSW WHSBriefing 2013November 2013

Important information

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Why are we talking about Superannuation?

1980 20101985

< 40% withsuper

ACTU agreement41% with super

Most industry fundsset up (to hold 3%)

90% with super

superannuation is largest asset after family home

1992

SG legislation

Growth of super

Unions stand for a better life - at work and after workUnions fought for and created Industry Super so workers could have a better life in retirement

Coalition government policies on super

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>SG increase delay

>Repeal of low income earners super concession

>FOFA wind back

>Default funds in Awards

>Governance

>Financial System Inquiry

Coalition commits to super scheduleSally Patten, Financial Review, November 14

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> Remove default retirement products from the industrial awards system.

>" [We will be] looking at issues like the default funds and who can provide a default fund, and again we want maximum competition and transparency in that process rather than a process where they are selected by the Fair Work Commission or some other entity," (Arthur Sinodinos)

Keeping super strong for members

Default funds in Modern Awards

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>Over the eight years to 2011, default funds in modern Awards have averaged an after-tax return of 6.4 per cent, compared with 5.5 per cent for non-default funds.

>Industry funds will campaign to keep super funds in Awards.

Working with unions

We can help you with

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>Research

>Enterprise bargaining

>Independent comparisons – fees, insurance, performance

>Calculators for members

>Communications for members

>Support on super issues

>Education

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In summary

> Unions played a key role in securing superannuation for workers

> Industry funds can be a great choice

> Unions have an important role to play