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Q&A: Does the frequency of my employer contributions affect my portfolio growth?

Garth McNallyUpdated 14 May 2025

Q: Does my employer only have to pay across the super fund contributions in quarterly intervals, as this impacts on the amount invested and growth of my portfolio?

A: There is a draft legislation which was released recently which covers this, so I'll take you through that later.

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Garth McNally

Garth has worked in the Australian Superannuation industry for over 20 years with a specific focus on self-managed super funds. He provides ongoing support and training to individuals as well as to professionals working in the superannuation area, including advisers, accountants and lawyers. He is a regular contributor to industry publications and to the leading professional bodies including Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ).

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