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Early release of benefit on compassionate grounds

On 23 March 2020, the Federal Government announced a $66b stimulus package to combat economic pressures facing Australians in the battle against COVID-19. The package includes measures providing for the early partial release of superannuation benefits in certain circumstances.

2017 investment strategy review changes

State Super has completed its annual review of the investment strategy for the Pooled Fund, and has made the following changes, to State Super’s investment strategies effective from 1 July 2017.

08 September 2015

2015 Federal budget update

Legislation has now been passed which changes how defined benefit income will be taken into account under the social security income test from 1 January 2016.

Investment strategy review changes

STC has completed its annual review of the investment strategy for the Pooled Fund.

The NSW Government’s Amalgamation Project

The Board of State Super has resolved to appoint TCorp as an outsourced service provider of certain funds management activities in relation to DB assets.

Federal Budget update 2015

For a summary of what the new budget could mean for your super and retirement read our 2015 Federal Budget update.

State Super Chairman steps down

State Super today announced that Michael Carapiet has decided to step down as member and Chairperson on the Trustee Board.

06 February 2015

Governments agree to fund universities’ superannuation liabilities

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), commencing December 2014, has been signed by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments. The MoU outlines the intention of the two governments to establish a protocol to fund university superannuation benefits.

01 February 2015

Investment administration changes from 1 February 2015

Effective from 1 February 2015, State Super has implemented a number of investment administration changes to more closely align assets with the choices made by members and with the reserves held by employers for members.

22 December 2014

The Superannuation Guarantee increase and your SANCS benefit

The NSW Government has proclaimed the State Authorities Non-contributory Superannuation Amendment Act 2013 and related Regulations which provide for an additional SANCS benefit.