FAQs
Q. Can we put our submission in after the closing date?
A. Of course, but our deadlines are tight. There is a lot to get through in 12 months. We will always try to take late submissions into account, but we cannot guarantee it. The later the submission, the less chance we will have to consider it. We therefore encourage you to get it in as early as possible. Also, remember that you are not writing War and Peace. It's good ideas and facts that count. Keep it simple if you can.
Q. My submission covers a number of phases, but I will not be able to submit it till after the submission date for earlier phases has closed, will my submission on these issues still be considered?
A. We will endeavour to take into account any submission that incorporates issues from an earlier phase, but we cannot guarantee they will be taken into consideration in forming the recommendations of the Review. You might think about splitting your submission to ensure your views are considered.
Q. When is my submission going to be uploaded to your website?
A. It is intended to upload submissions as they come in. Given that many submissions will be lodged close to submissions closing dates, it could be expected that there will be some delays on either side of those dates.
Q. Can I make just one submission, rather than a submission on all three phases?
A. Of course you can.
Q. An Issues Paper has not raised a question I think is relevant to the particular phase?
A. The issues paper was not an exhaustive list of the issues concerning each phase of the review. The lists are provided as a general demonstration of what would be covered under the specific phases. Your submission is not restricted to these issues and can be on any aspect relevant to governance, operation and efficiency and/or structure. However, please refer to our initial scoping paper as there are some issues specifically out of scope for the review.
Q. Can I include personal details within my submission?
A. Please refer to the 'public posting and privacy' section within the Scope of the Review paper – under 'Submissions'. This explains that all submissions will be treated as public documents. Therefore, these documents, including any personal information of the authors will be published. If you would like this information to remain confidential please mark your submission 'in confidence'.
Q. I couldn't access the information online could you please send it to me?
A. Please make this request via email at info@supersystemreview.gov.au or call us on 1800 425 139 and we will send you a copy.
Q. What is the Super System Review – is this any different from the Cooper Review?
A. The Super System Review is a review into the governance, operation, efficiency and structure of Australia's Superannuation system. The Review is Chaired by Jeremy Cooper, a former Deputy Chairman of ASIC. This is why the Review is sometimes referred to as the 'Cooper' Review.
Q. Can you explain the phases of the Review?
A. The Review has chosen to divide the work into three phases, which echo the themes outline in the Terms of Reference.
Each phase follows the same format:
- Release of an Issues paper: setting out some of the issues identified by the Review Panel as relevant to that phase and which is intended to help interested parties formulate submissions at the appropriate conceptual level;
- Time to prepare submissions: approximately 6-8 weeks for interested parties to make submissions in response to the themes and issues raised in each Issues Paper;
- Release of preliminary recommendations: release of the Panel's preliminary recommendations after submissions have been considered. These preliminary recommendations will form the basis for the final report, to be delivered to the Government by 30 June 2010.
Further information is available on the Timeline for the Review page.