GESB can now accept contributions from non-government employers
12 May 2025
GESB can now accept compulsory super contributions from all employers, including those not part of the WA public sector.
This change has been made following revisions to our governing legislation that enable GESB Super accounts to receive contributions from employers who are not part of the WA State Government (non-government employers).1
Related provisions, including the introduction of stapling arrangements for WA public sector employers, will be implemented at a later date.
How does this impact WA public sector employers?
This has no immediate impact for WA public sector employers. It may be beneficial for your employees, if they are existing GESB members and they have a second job with a non-government employer.
Previously, GESB members who worked outside the WA public sector could keep their GESB account open and make voluntary contributions but were unable to pay their private sector employer contributions into GESB.
Now, existing GESB members who work outside the public sector can direct their non-government employer to contribute to a GESB Super account.
Only GESB Super accounts can accept employer contributions from outside the WA public sector. This means members with a West State Super, Gold State Super or Retirement Income account will have a GESB Super account opened for them if they choose to direct their non-government employer contributions to GESB.
Please note: if your employee has a West State Super account and requests their future contributions to be paid to a GESB Super account, you will need to contact Payroll General to enable contribution files to be submitted through Employer Online.
Stapling will be introduced at a future date
Stapling arrangements to align with the Australian Government’s Your Future, Your Super reforms will be introduced at a future date. This will have an impact for WA public sector employers in the future.
Our Relationship Managers will provide further details and guidance about this change.
What’s next?
We will keep you updated about future stapling requirements.
In the meantime, we’ve provided links below to relevant resources for members to help you answer any questions your employees may have about the upcoming changes.
Resources for members
- Download our Significant Event Notification about the changes
- Read our webpage about the changes, including examples of how they might work for members
More information
- Read more employer news and updates
- Learn more about the support we offer employers
We’re here to help
Our Relationship Management and Education team are here to help, so if you have any questions about the future changes, please contact your Relationship Manager.
1 ‘Non-government employer’ has the same meaning as ‘non-government contributor’ as defined in s37(1) of the State Superannuation Act 2000 (WA). Typically, ‘non-government employer’ refers to employers who are not part of the Western Australian Public Sector.
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