Australia’s super system always seems to be changing. This 1 July brings a previously scheduled increase to the superannuation guarantee rate and a rise in the transfer balance cap as well as the welcome introduction of super payments on the government’s paid parental leave scheme.
A new tax on the investment earnings of balances above $3 million is a less popular reform.
Prior years have also brought significant tweaks, making it difficult to keep track of our complex super system.
If all the recent changes and reforms have left you wondering what it all means for your super and retirement plans, here’s a quick guide to the key legislative changes and when they commenced.
By clicking on the box headings later in this article you can learn the super rule changes that started each financial year from July 2017.
Super rule changes starting 1 July 2025
Increase in Super Guarantee percentage
On 1 July 2025, the percentage rate for the Super Guarantee (SG) increased from 11.5% to 12%. Employers are required to contribute additional money into their employees’ super accounts in line with the higher SG percentage rate.
Learn more about Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions.
Super on paid parental leave
For births and adoptions that occur on or after 1 July 2025, the government will pay a 12% super contribution on top of payments you receive from the government paid parental leave scheme.
Tax on earnings of balances above $3 million
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