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Scholarships now open for study in 2023

The 2023 State Super Scholarship Program is now open until 9 December 2022. Our scholarships provide funding support for successful applicants to pursue research into innovative solutions for superannuation, pensions, retirement or responsible investment.

State Super welcomes Cathy Yuncken to the Board

State Super (SAS Trustee Corporation) is pleased to announce that Ms Cathy Yuncken has been appointed to the Board.

Results from 2021 Member Satisfaction Research

State Super’s annual member satisfaction research, now in its 7th year, is an ongoing snapshot of member satisfaction with the services offered by State Super.

Romance scams net $200m in losses during pandemic

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission watchdog has estimated that $200 million was lost to romance scammers in 2021. And this figure represents a 44% increase on the previous year.

Additional Employer Contribution (AEC) Update

State Super is working with the fund administrator and employers to update systems and processes to enable the Additional Employer Contribution (AEC) amounts to be paid and allocated to accounts. As the AEC rate increase has been backdated to 1 July 2021, this update will include the calculation and payment of amounts that were payable from 1 July 2021.

04 January 2022

State Super and Brookfield announce acquirer for Port of Geelong

State Super (SAS Trustee Corporation) and Brookfield have today announced an Australian consortium comprised of Spirit Super and Palisade Investment Partners as the acquirer of its 100% free-hold interest in GeelongPort.

13 December 2021

State Super sets 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions objective for its $43 billion portfolio

Today’s announcement includes an ambitious milestone of a 45% reduction in direct* CO2e portfolio emissions intensity by 2030

23 September 2021

Pension members to receive up to 3% increase to pensions

Learn more about the annual CPI and what it really means to you, and more specifically, in relation to your pension.

08 September 2021

Jason Hazell appointed General Manager, Defined Contribution Investments

Jason Hazell has been appointed General Manager, Defined Contribution Investments at State Super, effective 1 September 2021.

Responsible Investing offers super returns for members

At State Super, we focus on investing for members over the long-term of their retirement and we consider a range of risks that may impact returns. One category of these risks is commonly referred to as ESG which stands for environmental, social and governance, and is key to Responsible Investment.