Development of the Framework for Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement
This submission thas been prepared by the Superannuation Committee, of the Legal Practice Section of the Law Council of Australia.
The Committee’s objectives are to ensure that the law relating to superannuation in Australia is sound, equitable and demonstrably clear. The Committee makes submissions and provides comments on the legal aspects of virtually all proposed legislation, circulars, policy papers and other regulatory instruments which affect superannuation funds.
The Committee’s response to the Discussion Paper entitled 'Development of the framework for Comprehensive Income Products for Retirement' (15 December 2016) is guided by its objectives as identified above. Where Discussion Questions relate to policy issues beyond the scope of the Committee no response is provided.
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