Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Restricted public sector fund
GESB administers several Western Australian public sector schemes, so the account name is essential to a useful comparison.
GESB Super is available to current WA public sector employees and qualifying continuing members after moving into private employment. West State and Gold State are closed to new members.
Closing retail fund product
Hejaz announced in August 2026 that its super and pension product is closing. Rollovers and redemptions are delayed while underlying investment unit prices are finalised.
This profile is for existing members and people researching the former offer. It should not be used as a joining option.
Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.
The costs and returns belong to the selected product, option or lifecycle stage.
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 | GESB | Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | GESB Super is available to current WA public sector employees and qualifying continuing members after moving into private employment. West State and Gold State are closed to new members. Sources123 | This profile is for existing members and people researching the former offer. It should not be used as a joining option. Sources12 |
| Accounts and products | GESB Super accumulation. West State Super, Gold State Super and retirement accounts have different structures and identifiers. GESB Super West State Super Gold State Super Retirement Income Pension Sources123 | Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension, undergoing closure. Sources12 |
| Investment choices | Choose and compare options within the relevant account. A common administrator does not make the schemes interchangeable. Sources123 | The product site describes Growth, Balanced and Conservative portfolios based on Islamic investment principles. These descriptions explain the product; they are not an invitation to invest during closure. Sources12 |
| Comparing investment performance | GESB is a state government scheme outside the APRA RSE fund register; absence from that register does not mean it is not a legitimate fund. Sources123 | Delayed underlying unit pricing means a displayed balance may not establish the amount ultimately paid or rolled over. Sources12 |
| Insurance | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. | Existing members should obtain written confirmation of any cover and its treatment during the closure before moving or cancelling another insurance arrangement. Sources12 |
| Retirement income | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. | The pension product is covered by the same closure and transaction-delay notices. Sources12 |
| Advice and support | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. | Contact the trustee and member service for account-specific closure instructions. Advice may help members compare a replacement fund and the implications for insurance. Sources12 |
| Fee details to check | This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents. | Use the account's current statement, PDS and closure notices for charges during the transition. Old marketing fee examples do not explain the final transfer amount. Sources12 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Identify the scheme before doing any fee or return comparison. For someone holding West State or Gold State, the first issue is the value and tax treatment of existing rights, not the convenience of combining accounts.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
An information page for affected members. The immediate task is understanding the closure process and the available alternatives.
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.