ComSuper
Commissioner for Superannuation · Office of the Commissioner for Superannuation
1 July 1976 – 1 July 2015
Agency headed by the Commissioner for Superannuation that administered the Commonwealth's civilian and military superannuation schemes, including the CSS, PSS, PSSap, DFRB, DFRDB and MSBS, keeping member records and paying benefits.
How it came into existence
Created on 1 July 1976 by the Superannuation Act 1976, which established the office of the Commissioner for Superannuation to take over administration of the Commonwealth superannuation scheme from the Commonwealth Superannuation Board.
- Administration of Commonwealth public sector superannuation
- Payment of superannuation pensions and benefits
Legislation: Superannuation Act 1976
Changes during its life
- 7 December 1976Moved from the Treasury portfolio to the portfolio of the new Department of Finance.
How it ended
Absorbed into the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation on 1 July 2015, which took over its scheme administration functions and staff.
- Administration of Commonwealth superannuation schemes
- Member records and benefit payments
Main functions
- Administration of the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme
- Administration of the PSS and PSSap
- Administration of military superannuation schemes
- Member records, contributions and benefit payments
- Information services for members and employers
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Finance.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to 18 May 2015)
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.