What has changed
The Department of Finance has amended the trust deed rules for the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS), which is the defined benefit superannuation fund for Australian Government employees. The amending instrument is the Superannuation Amendment (PSS Trust Deed) Instrument 2026 (No.1), available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00609.
Commencement and duration
The instrument commenced on 25 May 2026 and runs to 7 September 2026.
What the amendments cover
The changes cover four areas:
- Minor and technical fixes to the PSS trust deed
- Updates flowing from the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuation for a More Secure Retirement) Act 2024
- Updates flowing from the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Act 2025
- Updates flowing from the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Act 2026
Scope of the instrument
This instrument affects the PSS fund and its members only. It does not affect private sector employers or employees in industry or retail superannuation funds.
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