ASFA has recommended the reduction of large super balances to cut back investment earnings tax concessions they receive arguing they are inequitable as part of its budget submission for 2021/22.

A major accounting body has called for the implementation of specific measures to replenish superannuation accessed early due to COVID-19.

Superannuation fund members who used COVID-19 early release measures should be given greater contribution caps and government-funded incentives to replenish their balances.

The SMSF Association has urged the government to use the 2021/22 federal budget to simplify the retirement income system.

Financial pressures and government relief measures ensured super was a leading topic of interest in internet searches and social media conversations last year, according to new research.

Employee wage rises will be adversely affected by the legislated superannuation guarantee (SG) rise, a senior government minister says.