Sun, 31st May 2026

This episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap explores key updates in the Australian superannuation industry. Host Paige Estritori introduces the hike in the national superannuation guarantee from 9.5% to 12%, set to begin on July 1st. The increase aims to secure comfortable retirements for Australians but necessitates larger contributions from businesses. The episode also warns about new scams that have cost Australians around 12 million dollars and reiterates the Australian Taxation Office's safeguards against such threats. Estritori then discusses the Treasury's comprehensive superannuation reform package, Your Future, Your Super, designed to improve industry efficiency and transparency. The final highlight concerns the superior performance of industry superannuation funds over retail funds, specifically Hostplus and Rest, that have achieved annual returns above 18%. The podcast urges listeners to stay vigilant, informed, and smart in managing their superannuation.