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ATO criticised for 'not going in to bat' for millions of Australians underpaid super

Outlet: ABC News Australia · Grace Atta · Published 21/10/2026 20:30 UTC

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One in four Australian workers have been underpaid their super — many, along with industry experts, are calling on the tax office to be more "proactive" in addressing the billions that goes unrecovered each year.

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  1. Headline · detected on 22/10/2026 00:38 UTC

    One ATO criticised for 'not going in four workers to bat' for millions of Australians underpaid super, with only 15pc recovered by ATO super

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  2. Headline · detected on 21/10/2026 21:38 UTC

    Underpaid super affects one One in four workers, workers underpaid super, with billions never only 15pc recovered by ATO

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    Before: «Underpaid super affects one in four workers, with billions never recovered» 2856fb71a33d

    After: «One in four workers underpaid super, with only 15pc recovered by ATO» 798f49fda466

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-22/australian-workers-criticise-ato-unpaid-superannuation-recovery/107288902
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21/10/2026 20:30 UTC
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21/10/2026 20:38 UTC
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