Postgraduate - UnitLAW7122 - Superannuation law and practice

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Synopsis

This unit examines superannuation policy, regulation, taxation and practice in Australia. The unit will focus on the way in which superannuation funds are regulated and taxed and it will also consider a number of tax and estate planning strategies for their members.

Outcomes

On completion of this subjects students should be able to:

1. understand the structure of different types of superannuation vehicles;
2. understand how superannuation is regulated; and
3. understand how superannuation investment is taxed.

Assessment

Class participation: 10%
Assignment (2,250 words): 30%
Take-home examination (4,500 words): 60%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Stephen Barkoczy

Contact hours

24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)