Editorial Policy
This policy sets out the standards used to prepare and maintain general information on Superannuation Calculator Australia. Its purpose is to make calculations understandable, claims traceable and limitations visible.
What information does the website publish?
The website focuses on Australian employer Super Guarantee calculations, salary packages and explanations of related rules. Current calculator features are distinguished from tools labelled In development.
Published examples are illustrations. They should not be mistaken for personal entitlement calculations, employer payroll records or retirement forecasts.
Which sources are preferred?
For Australian SG rates, qualifying earnings, contribution thresholds and Payday Super rules, Australian Taxation Office (ATO) guidance is the preferred primary source. Relevant legislation and official government publications may be consulted when a point requires additional context.
Rates, dates and thresholds should be checked against the applicable financial year. A source title or reference beside an explanation shows readers where to verify a claim; it is not an endorsement by that authority.
How should calculation content be prepared?
Calculation explanations should:
- State the formula and explain the inputs.
- Identify the financial year and rate when relevant.
- Separate illustrative arithmetic from statutory requirements.
- Flag excluded factors, such as earnings classification, eligibility and annual earnings-base limits.
- Avoid asserting that an estimate proves a payment was made or a legal obligation was met.
The online calculator’s actual features must take precedence over descriptions of planned functionality.
How are articles reviewed and updated?
Our editorial standard is to check factual claims and formulas against relevant primary sources before substantive publication or revision. Material updates should consider whether the relevant rules, figures and examples still agree with current official guidance.
A page’s publication date or revision date, when shown, should reflect an actual content change. We do not claim a fixed review frequency or independent expert sign-off unless it has taken place.
How do we handle expertise and attribution?
We do not attribute articles to a named financial professional or claim expert review without verifiable involvement and credentials. General educational information is not a substitute for personalised financial, legal, tax or employment advice.
What happens when an error is reported?
Reports can be submitted through the Contact Us page. The Corrections & Updates page explains what information is useful when reporting a possible error and how corrections should be assessed.
For the calculator’s assumptions and boundaries, see Terms & Disclaimer or return to the calculator.