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Consolidated to 1 January 2020, Australian Superannuation Legislation 2020 is essential for any student studying superannuation law. It reflects the numerous recent changes to superannuation law and ensures students are up to date with the extensive changes to superannuation law enacted by the Federal Government.Major changes covered include:A range of legislated measures targeting employer non-compliance with superannuation guarantee (SGC) obligations, including enabling the Commissioner to issue non-compliant employers with directions to pay unpaid superannuation guarantee and to undertake superannuation guarantee education courses, allowing the Commissioner to disclose more information about superannuation guarantee non-compliance to affected employees and broadening single touch payroll reporting to all employersImplementation of Protecting Your Super Package announced in the 2018/19 Federal Budget, including amendments to prevent trustees of superannuation funds from charging certain fees and costs exceeding 3% of the balance of a MySuper or choice product annually where the balance of the account is below $6,000, measures relating to insurance for superannuation members and measures relating to inactive low-balance accounts and consolidation into active accountsMeasures to prevent trustees from providing insurance on an opt-out basis to certain members who are under the age of 25 years and begin to hold a choice or MySuper product.