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AFCA: The acronym all Australian consumers should know

November 15th, 2018

A new independent body has been established to help consumers seek justice if they believe they have been treated unfairly by banks, insurers and other financial services providers. The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), a new “one-stop shop” for Australian consumers to resolve problems with various providers, launched on 1 November. The Government first proposed […]

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How Australia’s golden oldies are spending their lump sum super payouts 

November 8th, 2018

The New Daily’s YourSuper Editor, Rod Myer, reports on new research that reveals how much people are receiving as retirement lump sums on and how they are spending this money. For many people the day they retire and take their superannuation is the day they receive the biggest unencumbered windfall of cash they have seen […]

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Member AGM 2018

November 8th, 2018

Members and employers heard about First Super’s strong 2017/18 performance at its AGM (annual general meeting) in Sydney on 31 October. This year’s event location, Parramatta, was chosen as it’s central to one of the heartlands of Fund members and industries in New South Wales. First Super CEO Bill Watson gave the main presentation of […]

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Super planning for a happy retirement

October 25th, 2018

If you’re looking ahead to retirement, but you’re unsure about planning your finances, First Super has an upcoming event designed for you. The earlier you start planning for your eventual retirement from work, the more options you have to achieve the income and lifestyle you’re hoping for. Our financial planners are heading to Traralgon next […]

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Super changes that may affect you

May 14th, 2018

The government has made a number of changes to superannuation this financial year, which are designed to improve the system for all Australians. While these changes may not affect you now, it’s important to be aware of them should your circumstances change in the future. Recent major changes to the super system include: Changes affecting […]

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The little known truth about aged care

May 14th, 2018

Moving a loved one into aged care can be an emotional time for families. Finding a facility that provides the right balance of care and independence at an affordable cost presents challenges. There are key issues families should be aware of before taking this important step. A well-researched choice will help avoid stress and ease […]

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Scott McDine appointed to First Super Board

September 6th, 2017

First Super has appointed Scott McDine as an employee representative on its Board. Mr McDine’s appointment was effective from 1 September. He replaces outgoing Director, Dave Kirner, as an employee representative. Mr McDine is a former director of Australian Super, Cbus, a former executive member of the ACTU, and former National Secretary of the Australian […]

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First Super appoints employer representative Janet Gilbert to Board

March 27th, 2017

Industry Super Fund First Super has appointed Janet Gilbert as a Director, making it the Fund’s fifth female member of the 12-member Board. Ms Gilbert replaces Martin Lewis as an employer representative. First Super’s Board is comprised of an equal number of employer and employee representatives, and two independent representatives. Ms Gilbert is a legal […]