01.02.10 - Our investment returns to 31 December 2009 are now available

Crediting rates for all AustralianSuper’s investment options for the period to 31 December 2009 are now available. For the six-month and 12-month periods ended 31 December 2009 AustralianSuper’s investment returns reflect the resurgence of share...

18.12.09 - Changes to AustralianSuper’s socially responsible investments

On 13 January 2010, AustralianSuper’s investment manager Perpetual will be changing the way it selects investments within the Sustainable Balanced and Australian Sustainable Shares options. What is changing? These options will remain socially...

30.11.09 - Award modernisation update

Award modernisation changes are being made by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) to reduce and simplify the Federal and State Awards that currently regulate employment in Australia. Called ‘Modern Awards’, they may include clauses...

26.10.09 - Early access to super and illegal schemes

Early access to super and illegal schemes Generally you can’t touch your super until you retire. Yet each year many people are caught unaware by illegal schemes which aim to take their money out of super. Illegal schemes Organisers of illegal...

12.10.09 - Member Briefing webcast now live

A webcast of the 2009 Annual Member Briefing is now available. AustralianSuper Directors and Senior Managers discuss Fund performance, future strategies, and answer member questions. Watch webcast...  

01.10.09 - 2009 Annual Report now available

The 2009 Annual Report is now available. In it, you’ll find our investment performance and financial statements for the 2008/09 financial year, as well as details of the Fund’s investments, information about our Trustee Board and an update about...

07.09.09 - AustralianSuper addresses underinsurance with significant improvements for members

AustralianSuper has negotiated significant increases in the level of cover for death, disablement and income protection insurance for our members.   According to AustralianSuper CEO, Ian Silk, as Australia’s population ages, insurance adequacy is...

26.08.09 - Is this the beginning of the end of the global recession?

Following the first signs of improvement we saw at the end of March, investment markets rallied strongly in the June 2009 quarter. For the first time since 2007, investors had some good news, with many asset classes reporting positive returns for the...

29.07.09 - Investment returns to 30 June 2009 are now available

AustralianSuper’s investment returns for the period to 30 June 2009 are now available and can be viewed here. The results of a painful financial year Like superannuation fund members and investors across the world, AustralianSuper members have...

25.05.09 - Quarterly Member Investment Update – March 2009

While economies across the world were feeling the effects of the global financial crisis, investment markets started to experience some small increases during the quarter ended 31 March 2009. Click on the "Associated Documents" link for full details.

13.05.09 - The impacts of the 2009 budget on your super and retirement

The 2009 Federal Budget concentrates on the creation of jobs via large scale infrastructure projects, to ensure that “the effects of this global recession are smaller than the impact borne by other comparable countries". In addition to the...

06.05.09 - Under the microscope... what are unlisted assets?

To help members members save for their retirement while they are working, superannuation funds invest the contributions they receive in different types of 'assets'. Click on the "Associated Documents" link for full details.

01.04.09 - Change how much super you will have

Most people are likely to need more super to achieve the lifestyle they want in retirement. If you’re falling short of your savings goal, here are tools and resources to help bridge the gap. Top up your savings Find any lost...

20.02.09 - Minimum Pension Drawdown Relief

The downturn in global financial markets has significantly reduced the underlying account value of many pension members’ accounts.  An unintended consequence of the minimum annual pension drawdown requirements is that people with a pension are forced to...

16.02.09 - In memory of Peter Thomas AM

It is with deep regret that we mark the passing of Peter Thomas AM. The directors and staff at AustralianSuper would like to pass on our sincere condolences to his partner Kaye and their families. Peter will be fondly remembered as a great contributor...