Australia Revises Super Tax After Pressure From Farming Sector

Super tax backflip 'a tangible win' for farm businesses and advocacy groups

Federal government's decision to revise the superannuation tax plan brings relief and supports farming communities.

Australia revises super tax after pressure from farming sector

Australia revises super tax after pressure from farming sector

VFF welcomes Federal Government backdown on super tax I Australian Rural & Regional News

Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), Media Release, 13 October 2025 The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s significant amendments to its proposed superannuation tax, describing the changes as a substantial improvement that will protect thousands of farming families from the worst impacts of the original policy. VFF President Brett Hosking said today’s announcement represented a common-sense response to the su…

Monumental win for farmers as Government rethinks ‘Super Tax’ - National Farmers' Federation

Australian farmers have claimed a monumental win today, with the Federal Government set to revise its proposed ‘Super Tax’ following strong and united advocacy from the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and its members. NFF President David Jochinke said the Government’s decision to revisit the tax was the right one. The tax will now only apply to realised earnings and the superannuation balance thresholds will be indexed. “The policy would have…