Some commentators are calling the 2020 Federal Budget the most important Budget in living memory. But how might the proposed measures affect your super?

UniSuper’s Policy & Advocacy Manager, Benedict Davies, joins us to recap the Budget and break down the Government’s signature super announcements.

SHOW NOTES

Your hosts are Lyndon Horsburgh and Tania Meade.

Produced by Lyndon Horsburgh.

A big thanks to our special guest Benedict Davies, UniSuper’s Policy & Advocacy Manager.

For more info about the 2020-21 Federal Budget, visit the Government's official Budget site, https://budget.gov.au/.

Benedict will be presenting a Q&A session on the Federal Budget in an online webcast on Wednesday 14 October 2020. You can register to attend the Q&A at https://unisuper.com.au/webcasts.

Benedict refers to some excellent Budget commentary by Peter Martin in the Conversation. It’s available at https://theconversation.com/budget-2020-promising-tax-breaks-but-relying-on-hope-147012.

Have some feedback or a topic you’d like us to explore in future episodes? Email us as at [email protected]. You can also join the conversation on Twitter @UniSuperNews or call us on 1800 331 685.

At the time of recording, any Budget announcements are proposals only and shouldn’t be considered final until legislation passes. We’ll keep you updated as developments occur.

Information discussed in this podcast, as prepared and provided by UniSuper Management Pty Ltd ABN 91 006 961 799, AFSL No. 235907, is of a general nature only. Any advice provided doesn’t take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before you act on any advice you should consider these matters, the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and whether to consult a qualified financial adviser. For a copy of the PDS, call us on 1800 331 685 or go to unisuper.com.au/pds.

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