Here’s what AustralianSuper is doing to help make sure its members are paid their super, at the right time.
AustralianSuper has measures in place to serve members’ best interests, helping create a level playing field for employers.
Working with unions
AustralianSuper encourages stakeholder unions to work with the Fund on solutions if they have concerns about the payment of members’ super. This may include assisting AustralianSuper members to follow up on missed payments.
Educating employers
AustralianSuper supports employers with a range of education materials, helping them stay up-to-date with super changes. Information and support are available online and by phone.
Larger employers with more than 200 employees can also receive personalised support via a Business Partnership Manager.
Reminding employers about super payment deadlines
AustralianSuper sends regular communications to registered employers on a quarterly basis to reminder employers when payments are due, including information on how to make payments, tips on super administration, tax deductions for super payments made on time and also penalties for non-payment.
Employers previously subject to legal proceedings, or those who’ve agreed to a payment plan, will receive an SMS reminder before the end of each quarter to remind them to make payment.
The AustralianSuper arrears program
AustralianSuper’s arrears program is designed so the Fund can follow up on late super payments by monitoring non-payment and part-payment of super of employers registered with AustralianSuper. Registered employers who aren’t meeting their super obligations are contacted and AustralianSuper works together towards a resolution, with most employers responding positively.