Changes to State super laws pass WA Parliament
Changes to the State Superannuation Act 2000 have passed WA Parliament that mean you will soon be able to keep your super contributions going to a GESB Super account, even if you’ve already left the WA public sector or started a second job in the private sector.
What are the changes?
As we are a State-based public sector fund, we operate under specific WA laws that mean we currently can’t accept non-public sector contributions.
The changes mean you will be able to keep your super contributions going to a GESB Super account, whether you’re moving on in your career or starting a second job outside the WA government.
The amendments will also align GESB with the Australian Government’s Your Future, Your Super changes that enable super accounts to follow workers when they change jobs.
When will the changes come into effect?
The changes to the legislation have passed WA Parliament but will not come into effect until a later date to be announced.
We will contact all members when the changes come into effect.
If you close your account
If you close your accountIf you close your GESB account and leave the WA public sector before these changes have come into effect, you cannot re-join GESB, unless you return to work in the public sector.
The changes will only apply to existing members.
How will this benefit you?
We pride ourselves on looking after our members, and these changes mean you will be able to stay with a super fund you know and trust.
You will benefit from:
- Keeping all your super in one fund, which will save you from managing multiple accounts
- Low fees and charges
- Competitive long-term investment returns
- Member first service
- Specialised insurance products
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