Increased Pension Contributions
Definition
Pension payments for US SAG members in Australian low-budget productions rise from 9% (Australian pension only) to 13.8% (SAG pension + health), subject to approval.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: 53% increase: 9% to 13.8% of actor salary (e.g., AUD$13,800 on AUD$100k salary)
- Frequency: Per US SAG actor hired on qualifying productions (<AUD$15M films)
- Root Cause: Manual negotiation overlooking SAG contribution bundles
Why This Matters
The Pitch: Performing Arts firms in Australia 🇦🇺 face 53% pension cost increase (9% to 13.8%) per US actor. Automated compliance checks in negotiations prevent excess payments.
Affected Stakeholders
Producers, Finance Managers
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
SAG-AFTRA Strike Production Delays
Fair Work Award Non-Compliance Risks
Delayed Donor Pledge Payments
Donor Churn from Poor Fulfillment
GST/BAS Non-Compliance on Mixed Donations
Grant Acquittal Non-Compliance Penalties
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