Choice of Fund
> Am I eligible and what do I need to do?
Most Australian employees are able to choose which fund their employer's Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions are paid into.
You do not have to choose your own superannuation fund. If you don't, your superannuation contributions will be paid into a fund chosen by your employer (known as the default fund).
While you can choose a fund at anytime, your employer has to accept only one choice from you in a 12 month period.
Am I eligible and what do I need to do?
AUST(Q) is nominated as a super fund under the following awards:
Building and Construction general On-site Award 2010
Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Awards 2010
Joinery and Building Trades Award 2010
If you are covered by another award or agreement and are still unsure if you are eligible to join AUST(Q), check with your employer or contact our Customer Service Manager on
(07) 3307 6450.
Step one: decide which fund is right for you by comparing your options. Download this handy checklist to compare AUST(Q). Remember to make sure that the fund is a complying superannuation fund, like AUST(Q).
Step two: notify your employer of your choice.
How do I notify my employer of my choice?
You have two options.
Option 1: You can notify your employer in writing. If you would like to choose AUST(Q), download this letter to your employer .
Option 2: You can complete the Standard Choice Form. Your employer should provide you with a Standard Choice form within 28 days of starting work.
You can download the form if your employer does not provide you with it:
ATO Standard Choice Form with AUST(Q)'s details pre-populated.
blank ATO Standard Choice Form.
For both options you will need to attach:
A letter from the trustee stating that your choice is a complying fund.
Written evidence from the fund they will accept contributions from your employer.
Details about how your employer can make contributions to the fund. Download this information about AUST(Q).
Please click here for a copy of AUST(Q)'s Compliance Statement which can be provided to your employer.
The following websites provide additional helpful information:
If you require more information please call AUST(Q).