Stuart Robert

Superannuation

The Federal Government has accommodated the wishes of industry funds by extending the so-called “superannuation outcomes test” to choice products, most of which reside wi...

Superannuation

AIST lauds move to ensure member insurance not lost

The AIST has welcomed an announcement from the Federal Opposition that it will move to amend key measures in the insurance in superannuation package now before Parliament...

Superannuation

Govt makes key concession on insurance inside super

The Government has agreed to make an exception of young and low balance superannuation fund members working in high-risk occupations from its opt-in legislation....

Superannuation

Govt signals death benefit changes

Assistant treasurer Stuart Robert has announced a plan to ensure that death benefits that include insurance proceeds are not subject to tax when rolled over to a new supe...

Outsider

Robert’s difficulty in discerning his Arthur from his Martha

Outsider wonders whether our shiny new Assistant Treasurer, Stuart Robert knows his Arthurs from his Marthas....

Superannuation

Govt puts super fund governance back on agenda

Despite suggestions it had shelved its push for majority independent directors on superannuation fund boards, the Government has made clear the issue remains very much al...