Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Closed public sector scheme
PSS is a closed defined benefit scheme for eligible Australian Government employees.
Existing contributors and preserved members retain scheme-specific rights. Limited re-entry rules can apply when returning to eligible employment.
Transferred legacy fund
Super Retirement Fund members moved to National Mutual Retirement Fund on 1 July 2026. The older name still appears in statements and historical data.
This is a former fund arrangement. Continuing contributions now use the receiving fund's details and the correct product USI. Registration of the old entity does not mean members can remain in it.
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 | PSS | Super Retirement Fund |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | Existing contributors and preserved members retain scheme-specific rights. Limited re-entry rules can apply when returning to eligible employment. Sources12 | This is a former fund arrangement. Continuing contributions now use the receiving fund's details and the correct product USI. Registration of the old entity does not mean members can remain in it. Sources123 |
| Accounts and products | Public Sector Superannuation Scheme. This is different from PSSap. PSS defined benefit Preserved benefit Eligible PSSap ancillary account Sources12 | Historical Super Retirement Fund accounts. Members transferred to a dedicated section of National Mutual Retirement Fund immediately after 30 June 2026. Personal Super and SuperSelect PensionSelect SuperWise and SuperLink SuperCARE and Retirement Saver Select Personal Super and pension policies Whole-of-life and endowment super policies Sources123 |
| Investment choices | Contributors use the default fund. Preserved members can choose Default or Cash for funded amounts. Sources12 | Investment choices and policy benefits were tied to the individual contract. A June 2026 option return remains historical information about that option; it does not describe all transferred accounts. Sources123 |
| Insurance | Contributing members receive built-in death and invalidity cover, subject to scheme conditions. Sources12 | Insurance held in an account at the transfer date moved with it. Members should use the current policy records when checking cover or making a claim. Sources123 |
| Retirement income | Eligible benefits may be paid as an indexed pension, a lump sum or a combination. Sources12 | Existing pension payments continue through the receiving fund under their agreed schedules. The transfer itself is different from voluntarily cashing out or surrendering a policy. Sources123 |
| Comparing investment performance | Do not rank the defined benefit using accumulation investment returns. Sources12 | Keep June 2026 historical data under its original fund identity and link members to National Mutual Retirement Fund for current account context. Do not offer Super Retirement Fund as a fund to join. Sources123 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
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.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
The most useful job of this page is to connect an old statement to the current account. Check the receiving fund and product identifiers first. Then assess fees, investments and policy benefits using documents for the transferred section.
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.