House debates

Tuesday, 4 February 2020

Notices

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (Question No. 270)

Photo of Rebekha SharkieRebekha Sharkie (Mayo, Centre Alliance) Share this | | Hansard source

asked the Treasurer, in writing, on 04 December 2019 - (1) Is it a fact that in March 2019 the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority announced that it will be reviewing and updating its guidance on the sole purpose test as per Superannuation Circular No. III.A.4.(2) Is Superannuation Circular No. III.A.4 still in force as guidance.(3) When will the updated guidance become available.

Photo of Josh FrydenbergJosh Frydenberg (Kooyong, Liberal Party, Treasurer) Share this | | Hansard source

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

1 Yes.

2 Yes.

3 APRA intends to release updated guidance for consultation in the first quarter of 2020.