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Deferred Members

This section contains information about how your deferred benefit is calculated and taxed. There is also important information on how, when and under what special conditions you can access the benefit, including information on the Government's preservation regulations.

It is important that you understand how your deferred benefit is invested. This section contains information about your investment choices, as well as information on the default investment strategy.

Investment choice
Find out about your investment options. Circumstances change, and when they do you should review your investment choice.
Default strategy over age 60
Find out more about changes to the default investment strategy that may affect you.
Accessing your benefit
Did you know you can apply for payment of your benefit at any time on or after you reach your eligible retirement age?
When a deferred member dies
Find out what happens to the benefit when a deferred member dies.
Taxation
Benefits paid before age 60 are subject to Commonwealth benefits or income tax but if paid after they are tax-free and not assessable for income tax purposes.
Senior Executive Service Members
Find out about contributing to SASS and how to calculate your superable salary and on costs if you are a member of the Chief Executive Service (CES) or Senior Executive Service (SES).
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Key documents
Application for payment of SASS benefit
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Optional deferred benefit
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Choosing an investment strategy
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