I heard the Company was also going to execute your first born.
Not paying Super? I would like to see them get away with that. Tell me Datum from whom you heard that little gem. If it is such an issue (which it isn't) then why not just re-credit your super account upon your return? The only problem I can see with Superannuation is that you will not have any option to Salary Sacrifice extra contributions because you will not have a Taxable Salary (as such) from which to make said contributions.
Hugh Gorgen. I feel that the delay in establishing the basing is more likely due to 'administration' reasons rather than anything sinister. If you end up going to the 5 April briefing I would be keen to hear what was offered (I will be O/S on the day)