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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lisa Marty appointed first female Co-Chair
September 22nd, 2016
First Super – the Industry SuperFund for the timber, pulp, paper and furniture industry – has appointed Lisa Marty as Co-Chair. Ms Marty is the fund’s first female Co-Chair and is also believed to be the youngest woman to Chair or Co-Chair a super fund, at age 37. She is a former CEO of the […]
First Super has added another independent director to its Board – former Victorian Government Minister Candy Broad.