What was amended
The federal government registered the Superannuation Legislation (PSSAP Trust Deed) Amendment Instrument 2026 (No. 1) on 22 May 2026. The instrument amended the rules governing the Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan (PSSAP), which is the default superannuation fund for Australian Public Service employees.
Areas covered by the amendment
The amendment updated the PSSAP Trust Deed Rules across four areas:
- Membership and contributions
- Benefits
- Other matters
- Consequential changes required by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Act 2025
Payday superannuation changes
The most significant consequential update is contained in Schedule 2 of the instrument. Schedule 2 aligned the PSSAP rules with the Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Act 2025.
Administration
This instrument is administered by the Department of Finance under the Superannuation Act 2005.
Duration of this instrument
This instrument was in force from 22 May 2026 to 7 September 2026 and is now repealed. The current PSSAP rules can be checked at legislation.gov.au for the latest version in force.
Key actions
- The full instrument is available at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00615.
- Businesses affected by the Payday Superannuation Act 2025 can check the ATO's guidance at ato.gov.au.
- Because this instrument is now repealed, the current PSSAP rules require checking at legislation.gov.au for the version currently in force.
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