Changes to default super funds in awards
Published 28 January 2026
There have been recent updates to default superannuation fund names in some awards.
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What’s changed
Default superannuation funds listed in some awards have changed as part of the Fair Work Commission’s (the Commission) Review of superannuation clauses in modern awards.
Awards include rules about superannuation, including listing default funds for new employees.
The Commission’s review has updated and corrected the names of these funds in 125 awards.
What you can do now
Check your award to confirm the default superannuation fund.
Access your award on our List of awards page.
For more information about superannuation, visit Tax and superannuation.
You can also learn more on the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) website:
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