Superannuation guarantee (SG) high risk industries communication
Robert Micevski, Communications Manager, provided an overview of SG communications. The advertising for SG high risk will conclude in June. We distributed educational web articles to various accounting, accommodation and information technology industry associations. A second stage will involve compliance to reflect on behavioural changes resulting directly from the marketing and communication activities.
77,000 employers received a letter from us in April about their SG obligations.
A media alert was distributed through our media unit.
Reuniting super
The communication strategy for lost and unclaimed super is still being scoped. We are looking at an end to end view of how best to reunite people with their super. SuperSeeker is the main promotional tool. We will be seeking member feedback about this in the future.
Currently there are three key focus areas for communication in the SMSF reforms:
- approved auditors registration
- SIS amendments
- penalties and compliance.
Approved auditors registration
Robert Micevski, Communications Manager, advised we are meeting with ASIC soon to discuss the communication approach and leverage opportunities.
Michael Davidson, Senior Policy Adviser, CPA said 95% of approved auditors are members of one of three associations and the CPA will be communicating to their members. Rob reiterated professional associations are a key channel for ATO communications and once developed; communications material will be distributed to SCC E&C members.
Michael asked if the ATO identifies auditors from returns submitted. Robert confirmed all SCC E&C members will be updated on the communication approach for the registration project.
SIS amendments
Changes to the supervisory levy are currently being updated on our website.
Communications will commence to highlight changes to collectables once regulatory approval is granted.
ATO publications will be updated to reflect SIS amendments.
Action item
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SCC E&C0510/14
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Description
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Evaluation of SG high risk industries
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Responsibility
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ATO
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Due date
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To be presented at 22 November 2011 meeting. There has been a delay due to technical difficulties collecting data.
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Last Modified: Wednesday, 14 September 2011