Planning, spending and living well
Already retired? Join our signature 2026 virtual retirement event, designed to support you with the guidance, clarity, and confidence you need. This event offers practical guidance, expert insights, and helpful resources to help you make well informed decisions about your finances, estate planning, and the lifestyle you want to enjoy.
What to Expect:
- Hear about today’s retirement landscape and what’s on the horizon
- Expert speakers including and Estate Planning Lawyer, Financial planners and Investment expert.
- Breakout sessions across two estate planning topics
- Live Q&A bring your questions, worries, and “what ifs.”
Event Agenda
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Today's retirement landscape
Jacki Ellis Head of Retirement will welcome you to the event and take you through the current retirement landscape and how AustralianSuper supports members through retirement and what is on the horizon in the years to come. -
Practical tips & FAQs: Government benefits & support
We’ll unpack common Government Age Pension questions and misconceptions to help you understand how The Government Age Pension may fit alongside super and work decisions over time. -
Breakout sessions
Choose one of the following topics:
Q&A with an estate planning lawyer
Join estate planning expert, Ann Janssen who has over 20 years of experience in estate planning law. We’ll explore some of the practical questions members often have - from planning for incapacity, to avoiding common mistakes, and making things simpler for the people you leave behind.
Who inherits your super? Superannuation, estate planning & asset protection
In this session, Education Manager Yen Du takes a closer look at who can inherit your super, the potential tax implications, including the role of death benefit nominations and some of the common issues we see when these aren’t reviewed regularly.
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Q&A – Common fears about spending in retirement and answering your questions
Host Peter Treseder is joined by Sam Weaner (Manager, Investment Communications) and Kris Tiberi (Financial Planner) as they answer your questions and some frequently asked questions about common fears surrounding spending in retirement.
Event speakers
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Peter Treseder - Education ManagerOur event host Peter has over 44 years of experience in the superannuation industry, the last 27 have been with AustralianSuper. For most of his career Peter has focussed on the design and implementation of superannuation education programs to help people engage with their super, so that they can enjoy a better retirement. |
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Ann Janssen - Founder of Estate First LawyersAnn is one of only thirty-eight Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialists in Succession law and is a registered Trust and Estate Practitioner with the international organisation STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).Ann has a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from the University of Queensland. She also graduated with a Master of Business Administration in 2004, taking out the Graduate School of Management prize for best MBA of the year. Ann has been recognised by the legal industry in both Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers in the field of Trust and Estates. |
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Jacki Ellis - Head of Retirement
Jacki leads the development and implementation of the fund’s Retirement Income Strategy and retirement product suite. In this role, Jacki is responsible for shaping an integrated retirement proposition that brings together products, investments, advice, services and member engagement to help members live well in retirement at scale. |
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Sam Weaner – Manager, Investment CommunicationsSam is responsible for providing education on the strategy and performance of AustralianSuper’s PreMixed and DIY Mix investment options. He joined AustralianSuper in September 2019.Sam has over 25 years’ experience in the managed funds industry in roles focused on investment education, client relationship management and portfolio implementation. Sam is a CFA charterholder and has a Master of Applied Finance from Melbourne University. |
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Kris Tiberi – Financial PlannerKris supports members through all stages of retirement planning — from pre retirement strategy and income planning to understanding how superannuation fits into life after work. He is known for translating complex financial concepts into clear, straightforward advice that empowers clients to make confident decisions.Kris holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) from Deakin University. |