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NTGPASS and NTSSS vs PSS

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

NTGPASS and NTSSS

Closed public sector schemes

NTGPASS and NTSSS are Northern Territory public sector benefit schemes for eligible earlier employees.

Membership

Entitlements depend on the employee's commencement date, employment category and service history.

PSS

Closed public sector scheme

PSS is a closed defined benefit scheme for eligible Australian Government employees.

Membership

Existing contributors and preserved members retain scheme-specific rights. Limited re-entry rules can apply when returning to eligible employment.

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.

Choose an investment option to see the figures

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.

How the products differ

NTGPASS and NTSSS and PSS: product features and conditions
What to compareNTGPASS and NTSSSPSS
Membership and access

Entitlements depend on the employee's commencement date, employment category and service history.

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Existing contributors and preserved members retain scheme-specific rights. Limited re-entry rules can apply when returning to eligible employment.

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Accounts and products

NTGPASS ABN 67 738 128 022 and supplementary NTSSS ABN 15 570 931 519.

NTGPASS

NTSSS

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Public Sector Superannuation Scheme. This is different from PSSap.

PSS defined benefit

Preserved benefit

Eligible PSSap ancillary account

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Retirement income

Scheme benefits are assessed when employment ceases, under the applicable benefit rules.

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Eligible benefits may be paid as an indexed pension, a lump sum or a combination.

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Comparing investment performance

Do not present these closed defined benefits as generally available investment accounts.

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Do not rank the defined benefit using accumulation investment returns.

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Investment choices

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

Contributors use the default fund. Preserved members can choose Default or Cash for funded amounts.

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Insurance

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

Contributing members receive built-in death and invalidity cover, subject to scheme conditions.

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THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on NTGPASS and NTSSS

Editorial assessment

These names usually signal an existing entitlement to investigate, rather than a new fund choice. The employment record and exit reason should drive the assessment.

Who this profile is for

  • Existing or former Territory employees checking legacy benefits.

What deserves a closer look

  • Newer Territory employees generally choose a different accumulation fund.
  • Death and invalidity benefits contain service, age and other conditions.

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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 PSS

Editorial assessment

Contribution choices and retirement timing can matter more here than a published investment return. A benefit estimate tied to your employment history is the useful starting point.

Who this profile is for

  • Existing PSS members considering contributions, preservation or retirement.

What deserves a closer look

  • PSS and PSSap should never be combined into one comparison entry.
  • Opting out has scheme-specific consequences and does not necessarily release preserved benefits.

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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 NTGPASS and NTSSS and PSS

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 NTGPASS and NTSSS

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

  1. NT Treasury NTGPASS and NTSSS rules and identifiers

Sources for PSS

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

  1. CSC PSS overview
  2. CSC membership eligibility