Super performance test impacts green investing: ASFABY ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 14 JUL 2025 2:42PMThe peak super body has called for the government to adjust some elements of the superannuation performance test to encourage more investment to Australia's energy transition. Related News |
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