Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Industry fund
Australian Food Super is the current name of AMIST Super. It has meat-industry roots and is now open to everyone.
Anyone can join, subject to product rules. People can remain members when they leave the meat industry.
Industry fund brand
Media Super remains the super brand for print, media, entertainment, arts and other creative industries within Cbus.
The brand serves its creative-industry community and eligible members under its current products.
Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.
| Measure | MySuper | Choose an investment option |
|---|---|---|
| Return basis | MySuper net return after administration costs, $50,000 representative member | Choose an option |
| 3-year return, per year | 6.77% | Choose an option |
| 5-year return, per year | 6.02% | Choose an option |
| 7-year return, per year | 6.52% | Choose an option |
| 10-year return, per year | 7.14% | Choose an option |
| APRA strategic growth allocation | 68.25% | Choose an option |
| Reported total fees, net of tax, at $50,000 | $440 a year (0.88%) | Choose an option |
| Administration and advice costs, net of tax (included in total) | $125 a year | Choose an option |
| 2026 performance test | Pass | Choose an option |
| New-member status at reporting date | Check the current product eligibility rules | Check 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.
| What to compare | Australian Food Super | Media Super |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | Anyone can join, subject to product rules. People can remain members when they leave the meat industry. Sources123 | The brand serves its creative-industry community and eligible members under its current products. Sources1234 |
| Accounts and products | Superannuation and pension products. Sources123 | Media Super branded super and retirement products issued within Cbus. Sources1234 |
| Investment choices | The fund has MySuper and Choice investments. Pension members can access the Choice menu but not the MySuper option. Sources123 | Use the current Media Super investment menu. Historic Media Super options are not independent portfolios that remain available alongside Cbus after the merger. Sources1234 |
| Insurance | Members can opt in to life, TPD and income protection cover. Check eligibility and the current insurer documents, especially for manual work or changing employment. Sources123 | Insurance terms are product-specific. Creative workers with contract, freelance or irregular work should read the income and employment definitions in their own guide. Sources1234 |
| Retirement income | Australian Food Super Pension provides an account-based income product. Compare its fee and investment documents separately from accumulation super. Sources123 | Check the current Media Super retirement product documents and default strategy. Compare retirement returns with retirement returns. Sources1234 |
| Advice and support | The fund has engaged Retire360 to provide advice. Confirm which assistance is included and what a more detailed personal plan costs. Sources123 | The current site provides advice resources and member assistance. A personal plan needs an explicit scope and fee check. Sources1234 |
| Fee details to check | Use the current product disclosure and member guide for the option and account type. Include insurance premiums in a personal comparison. Sources123 | Use the post-merger Media Super schedule. Its published merger explanation describes investment fee savings but does not mean every historical fee applies today. Sources1234 |
| Comparing investment performance | Compare the published MySuper or Choice option over identical dates and distinguish pension from accumulation results. Sources123 | Read the pre- and post-merger history note before comparing a long-run Media Super return. Show when an investment strategy changed. Sources1234 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Worth comparing for food-industry workers who want to investigate occupation-specific insurance and a conventional super-and-pension offering.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
A useful comparison for people in creative industries who value that industry connection and want to check the actual insurance and investment terms.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
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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Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.
Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.