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ANZ Staff Super vs MilitarySuper

Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.

By SuperGuru Group · Research checked 11 September 2026 · Historical APRA figures to 30 June 2026

ANZ Staff Super

Restricted corporate fund

ANZ Staff Super is an accumulation fund for eligible ANZ employees and the partners of existing members.

Membership

Current permanent and fixed-term ANZ employees can join, as can partners of current members. Existing members can generally stay after leaving ANZ. A former employee who never joined cannot assume they can enter later.

MilitarySuper

Closed public sector scheme

MilitarySuper combines a member investment account with an employer benefit calculated under Defence scheme rules.

Membership

Relevant to existing and preserved MSBS members. Returning ADF personnel may have specific re-entry rights.

Compare fees and investment returns

Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.

APRA product data to 30 June 2026
MeasureANZ Staff MySuperChoose an investment option
Return basisMySuper net return after administration costs, $50,000 representative memberChoose an option
3-year return, per year9.43%Choose an option
5-year return, per year6.25%Choose an option
7-year return, per year6.66%Choose an option
10-year return, per year7.39%Choose an option
APRA strategic growth allocation70.75%Choose an option
Reported total fees, net of tax, at $50,000$315 a year (0.63%)Choose an option
Administration and advice costs, net of tax (included in total)$80 a yearChoose an option
2026 performance testPassChoose an option
New-member status at reporting dateCheck the current product eligibility rulesCheck the current product eligibility rules

Source: APRA Comprehensive Product Performance Package 2026, published 28 August 2026. Fees reflect the reporting year to 30 June 2026, are net of tax, use standard arrangements and exclude member-activity fees. Dollar figures are rounded. They are not a current quote. Check the latest PDS for changes, insurance premiums and any separately charged advice.

Returns are annualised historical results. Different return bases, risk levels and periods cannot be treated as interchangeable. MySuper net returns use a $50,000 representative balance even when you change the fee balance. A lifecycle stage return does not track a person moving between stages. Missing figures mean not reported, not zero. Past returns do not predict future returns. Read our method and APRA's definitions.

How the products differ

ANZ Staff Super and MilitarySuper: product features and conditions
What to compareANZ Staff SuperMilitarySuper
Membership and access

Current permanent and fixed-term ANZ employees can join, as can partners of current members. Existing members can generally stay after leaving ANZ. A former employee who never joined cannot assume they can enter later.

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Relevant to existing and preserved MSBS members. Returning ADF personnel may have specific re-entry rights.

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Accounts and products

ANZ Australian Staff Superannuation Scheme. This is separate from ANZ Smart Choice Super.

Employee Section

Personal Section

Partner Section

Retirement Section

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Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSBS).

Member benefit

Employer benefit

Ancillary benefit

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Investment choices

Balanced Growth (ANZ Staff MySuper)

There are four options: Aggressive Growth, Balanced Growth, Cautious and Cash. Members can combine them. This is a compact investment menu for people who want a few clear choices.

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Balanced for the member investment component

Members can select Cash, Income Focused, Aggressive or Balanced for member and ancillary benefits.

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Insurance

Eligible Employee members can receive automatic death and TPD cover and apply for salary continuance. Partner members apply for cover. Cover, premiums and continuation rules vary by section; current rebates should not be assumed permanent.

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Serving members have built-in death and invalidity benefits under scheme rules.

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Retirement income

The Retirement Section offers retirement income and transition-to-retirement accounts, subject to eligibility and minimum balance requirements.

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This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents.

Comparing investment performance

Use ANZ Staff MySuper for the default investment comparison, then check the member section and insurance separately.

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ADF Super and MilitarySuper provide different benefit structures.

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THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on ANZ Staff Super

Editorial assessment

The employee benefits make this worth examining before an ANZ employee switches elsewhere. Use the section you will actually hold: a comparison based on Employee pricing can give the wrong answer for a partner or former employee.

Who might put it on their shortlist

  • Eligible employees who want a small investment menu and employer-linked insurance arrangements.
  • Members changing jobs who want to understand the Personal Section before moving their savings.

What deserves a closer look

  • Membership is restricted; the general public cannot join.
  • Check the current section PDS for fee caps, rebates and insurance terms. A historical MySuper figure does not describe all sections.
  • ANZ Staff Super and ANZ Smart Choice Super have different trustees, products and membership rules.

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Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.

THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on MilitarySuper

Editorial assessment

MilitarySuper needs a service-history comparison. A table of investment fees cannot capture the employer benefit or the effect of discharge and pension choices.

Who this profile is for

  • Existing MSBS members planning contributions, civilian transition or retirement.

What deserves a closer look

  • An MSBS investment return does not measure growth in the whole defined benefit.
  • Check preserved-benefit and re-entry rules before any election to leave the scheme.

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Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.

Before choosing between ANZ Staff Super and MilitarySuper

Use the membership rules to establish which accounts are available to you. Then compare the total price of the investment option and cover you need. A lower fee or higher historical return alone does not tell you which fund is suitable.

Ask both funds to confirm insurance acceptance, exclusions, waiting periods and whether cover would change when you leave your employer. Obtain advice before giving up a defined benefit or an insurance policy you may not be able to replace. ASIC Moneysmart explains the comparison checks.

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Sources for ANZ Staff Super

Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.

  1. ANZ Staff Super eligibility and sections
  2. ANZ Staff Super investment options
  3. ANZ Staff Super insurance
  4. Leaving ANZ

Sources for MilitarySuper

Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.

  1. CSC MilitarySuper overview
  2. ADF Consumer Centre superannuation guide