Australian Securities and Investments Commission
http://www.asic.gov.au/
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is one of three
Commonwealth government bodies that regulate financial services.
In part ASIC protects investors, superannuants, depositors and insurance
policy holders and regulates and enforces laws that promote honesty and
fairness in financial markets.
The Association Of Superannuation Funds Of Australia LTD (ASFA)
http://www.asfa.asn.au/
ASFA is a non-profit, non-political national organisation whose mission
is to protect, promote and advance the interests of Australia's superannuation
funds, their trustees and their members.
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)
http://www.apra.gov.au/
APRA is the prudential regulator of banks, insurance companies and superannuation
funds, credit unions, building societies and friendly societies.
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
http://www.ato.gov.au/
Of particular interest may be information on the taxation of superannuation
benefits and the Superannuation Contributions Surcharge.
Centrelink
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/
Centrelink delivers services, programs and payments for ten government
departments. The site will provide more information on eligibility for
the age pension.
Department of Family and Community Services
http://www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/aboutfacs/programs/seniors-incomestreams.htm
On this site you can obtain a copy of the second edition of "Understanding Retirement Income Streams". This publication provides you with excellent independent advice about the different types of retirement products that may be available to you.
Attorney-General's Department (Superannuation and Family Law)
http://www.ag.gov.au/agd/WWW/agdHome.nsf/D2801B61EABE80A2CA256809001328BA/72E20783B0CC5F79CA2570770005B846
On 28 December 2002, the superannuation splitting laws, about splitting
superannuation interests on marriage breakdown, commenced operation.
The information on this site has been prepared by the Family Law Branch of the
Attorney-General's Department to help people understand the superannuation
splitting laws and how they operate. The department has tried to answer the
most Frequently Asked Questions on this law.
Department of Treasury and Finance
http://www.treasury.tas.gov.au/domino/dtf/dtf.nsf/alls-v/10ACF3FBB3379927CA256D5D000A4AD1
The Department of Treasury and Finance website provides information about
Tasmanian public sector superannuation arrangements.
Commonwealth Government Choice of Fund Policy
www.superchoice.gov.au
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