Government bodies falling short on super: ANAO
AUSTRALIA - The Australian National Audit Office has found the majority of Australian government organisations are not meeting obligations which require the provision of superannuation contributions for certain contractors and consultants.
The audit report revealed that of the 78 contracts tested in the audit sample, only 25 were complying with the Superannuation (Productivity Benefit) Act 1988, which establishes super arrangements for Commonwealth...
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