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The Auditor General recently released a report slamming the Australian Tax Office for only being “partly effective” at recovering stolen super. In Auditor General speak, that is a huge criticism.
In the March edition of your Member Benefits Update find out about what’s happening in your state for International Women’s Day, learn what drives women’s financial decisions, there’s a great deal for union members on health insurance.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/03/04/member-benefits-update-march-2020/
Each year in Australia, employers are failing to pay billions of dollars in superannuation to their workers yet we don’t hear much about this.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/08/06/unpaid-super-the-hidden-wage-theft/
Your industry super fund-owned bank ME looks at simple ways to put this year’s tax refund to good use.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/07/29/save-or-splurge-put-your-tax-refund-to-good-use/
In the November Member Benefits Update we pose the question ‘are you missing out on some super?’ We bring you some terrific union member discounts on accommodation, tips on how to be a better saver, there’s an update on our Change the Rules rallies across the country, we highlight some exciting job vacancies here at the ACTU, plus you could win a $100 WISH gift card (which you can spend at Woolies, Big W or Dan Murphy’s).
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/11/08/member-benefits-update-november-2018/
Each year in Australia, employers are failing to pay billions of dollars in superannuation to their workers.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/10/31/are-you-missing-out-on-some-super/
According to the Australian Tax Office, four in ten Australians have more than one superannuation account.
In the August edition of your Member Benefits Update we welcome the new ACTU President, Michele O’Neil, we help you make the most of tax time, there’s info on the government’s proposal to find your lost super, we’re calling on you to help Australia get the pay rise it deserves, we have some terrific Father’s Day gift ideas you can access through your Member Benefits program, plus you can go in the draw to win one of four double passes to see ‘Madiba the Musical’!
Make the most of tax time
With a juicy refund up for grabs, bank statements can hold the key to tax savings.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/08/08/member-benefits-update-august-2018/
With a juicy refund up for grabs, bank statements can hold the key to tax savings.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/08/06/make-the-most-of-tax-time/
The Productivity Commission recently released a report highlighting the problem of Australian workers having multiple super accounts.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/07/26/why-wait-find-your-lost-super-now/
In the July edition of your Member Benefits Update we look at simple ways to put this year’s tax refund to good use, there’s info on ways to complement your super, we have a great winter holiday offering, plus you can go in the draw to win a $100 WISH gift card!
Member Benefits Update July 2018
Save or splurge? Put your tax refund to good use
How good is tax time? In exchange for a few hours filling out your tax return, you could receive a handy refund cheque.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/07/04/member-benefits-update-july-2018/
This month we look at simple ways to put this year’s tax refund to good use, brought to you by your industry super fund owned-bank, ME.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/06/28/save-or-splurge-how-to-use-your-tax-refund/
The August edition of your Member Benefits Update delivers the latest Household Financial Comfort Report from ME, news of our brand new Facebook page, with a competition attached if you hit the ‘Like’ button, there’s a great offer for union members on some fabulous discounted wine, we have the low-down on how to find your lost super and, of course, there’s two great DVDs to win!
Member Benefits Update August 2016
New Member Benefits Facebook page ‘Like’ competition
Australian Unions Member Benefits (previously known as ACTU Member Connect) have a brand new Facebook page for you to head to and ‘Like’ right now! And the best bit is if you hit the ‘Like’ button before 31st August 2016 you will automatically go in the draw to win a $100 WISH Gift Card! If you’re already a ‘Liker’ of our old page, you will still need to head across to the new page and hit ‘Like’ to enter the competition.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/08/03/member-benefits-update-august-2016/
It has been said that there is ‘nothing certain in the world except for death and taxes’ and it is that time of year when many of us are completing our annual tax return.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/08/02/did-you-know-that-tax-time-is-also-super-time/
Liam asks: I’ve been doing the same work for about 10 years.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2015/02/13/how-can-i-recognise-sham-contracting/
Unfair rostering disadvantages workers in insecure work: unions are calling for for roster justice.
