What Division 296 means for your retirement savings
Changes to Australia’s superannuation tax rules are now law and, while they don’t affect everyone, they could have a meaningful impact on those with larger super balances. From 1 July 2026, the introduction of Division 296 means higher taxes will apply to earnings on superannuation balances above a set threshold. With plenty of commentary – and confusion – around what this change means, it’s important to understand who is affected, how the tax works, and whether it could influence your long-term retirement planning.