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Your future, your super

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06 October 2020 5 min read

On Tuesday 6 October, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2020 Federal Budget. Calling it a budget to “rebuild our economy and secure Australia’s future” Mr Frydenberg pledged a number of future changes, including key reforms to superannuation, to make it easier for workers to keep track of their retirement savings and to compare performance.

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At QSuper we take the responsibility of looking after our 585,000 members' financial futures very seriously and we work diligently to support you. This includes helping you to consolidate your super, and to find any lost super you may have if you require us to do so.

Duplicate super accounts, which can be created when people change jobs and do not nominate a super fund, are nevertheless an industry issue. The government estimates that there may be more than six million multiple accounts in Australia.¹

Superannuation that follows you

From 1 July 2021, the government intends you to keep your current super fund when you change jobs. Your employer will pay your super to your existing superannuation fund if you have one, unless you select another fund. This is called “stapling” your super account to you.

Employers will get information about your existing super fund from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). If you don’t have an existing super account and don’t make a decision regarding a fund, the employer will pay your super into their nominated default superannuation fund.

How will this help workers?

The Government estimates this measure will result in 2.1 million fewer unintended multiple accounts over 10 years, saving workers about $2.8 billion by avoiding duplicate fees, insurance and lost earnings across that time.²

Why have just one super account?

Some workers may intentionally have more than one super account for investment or insurance reasons. However, many other workers may have more than one super account without knowing

The benefits of consolidating your super can include:

  • Paying fewer fees: Having your super in one account could mean fewer fees
  • Less paperwork: One super account means one statement
  • Easier tracking: One super account may make your super easier to manage
  • Avoiding duplication of premiums: One super account reduces your chance of paying multiple insurance premiums

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Comparing super funds: fees and performance

Selecting a well-performing superannuation product rather than an underperforming one could significantly boost individuals’ retirement incomes. The Government aims to make it easier for workers to compare their options by creating a new, interactive, online YourSuper comparison tool.

According to the government, the comparison tool could:

  • Provide a table of simple super products (MySuper) ranked by fees and investment returns.
  • Link you to super fund websites where you can choose a MySuper product.
  • Show your current super accounts and prompt you to consider consolidating accounts if you have more than one.

Further details will be announced as the comparison tool is developed.

In the meantime, you can put yourself in control. Compare QSuper today.

Please note that some of these announcements are yet to be legislated and may be subject to change. We will keep you updated on all proposals through the QSuper website. You can also access all Budget papers here.

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1. Source: Budget speech 2020-21. Accessed 6/10/2020
2. Source: Your Future, Your Super factsheet. Accessed 6/10/2020

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