Higher superannuation guarantee shortfall charges for employers of firefighters and paramedics
Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Amendment (Frontline Emergency Service Workers) Bill 2025
Private Member's Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: Nick McKim (GRN)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Employers of firefighters and paramedics face a higher charge percentage for superannuation guarantee shortfalls.
The charge percentage increases by 4.4 for these specific employees.
The higher rate applies to quarters beginning on or after 1 July 2025.
Firefighter employees are those employed as firefighters or whose primary duties involve firefighting and fire prevention.
Paramedic employees are those employed as paramedics or whose primary duties involve emergency medical transport and care.