Super Members Council | SMC Australia

Super Members Council (SMC) is a strong voice advocating for more than 12 million Australians who have over $1.6 trillion in retirement savings managed by profit-to-member superannuation funds.

The Super Members Council (SMC) will protect and advance their interests throughout their lives, advocating on their behalf to ensure superannuation policy is stable, effective, and equitable. We produce rigorous research and analysis and work with Parliamentarians and policy makers across the full breadth of Parliament.

SMC urges stronger protections to prevent consumer harm

The Super Members Council (SMC) is calling for stronger protections to prevent consumer harm in high-risk super switching to avoid a repeat of what ASIC has described as a “catastrophe”.

Super for all under-18 workers

Australia’s super system was designed to be universal, but Australians under the age of 18 are currently only required to be paid super if they work more than 30 hours a week for the one employer.

Retirement: Not the end, just the next chapter

To better understand how the retirement system is working today, SMC is producing a series of 3 research reports. These reports are based on real-world data from Australian retirees. They aim to shine a light on how the retirement phase of the system is performing, and what reforms are needed to improve outcomes for all Australians.

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The power of super: Building wealth for everyday Australians

Over the past two decades, middle Australia has seen the biggest growth in its overall wealth than in any previous era in our country’s history, driven in large part by the strength, scale and long‑term performance of the superannuation system. Non-housing wealth levels have nearly tripled for middle Australians who are recently retired – a 196% increase- and a five-fold increase in super has been the main driver of this rising prosperity. Today, millions of everyday Australians are major shareholders in the success of our national economy, benefiting from diversified portfolios that include major infrastructure assets, leading Australian companies, and more than $1.35 trillion in global investments.

Join SMC and a panel of experts to unpack our new report and explore how super has built household wealth and reshaped Australia’s economic landscape – delivering more income, freedom and security in retirement.

The webinar will feature:

– Mark Delaney, Chief Investment Officer, AustralianSuper

– David Whiteley, Global Head, External Relations, IFM Investors

– Misha Schubert, CEO, Super Members Council

– Aime Loydell, Senior Manager, Super Members Council

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Trustee Director Course (TDC1)

14 September – 15 December 2026 | 8 modules | Blended in‑person & online delivery

In an era of intensified regulatory oversight and rising stakeholder expectations, trustee directors of superannuation funds are under greater scrutiny than ever. Add rapid industry change, heightened competition and ongoing technology disruption, and the need for confident, well‑informed governance has never been more critical.

Our TDC1 program is purpose‑built for aspiring trustee directors, directors with fewer than three years’ experience in the super fund boardroom, and senior fund executives new to the superannuation sector. The course delivers a strong, practical foundation in super‑specific trustee duties and obligations, fund operations, governance and strategy, with in‑depth exploration of risk, investment and financial governance. It culminates in a realistic mock board meeting, with networking and peer learning embedded throughout the program.

Course Outcomes
– Comprehensive understanding of superannuation fund governance
– Up to 60 CPD hours
– Statement of Completion
– Post‑nominal GSMC (Graduate SMC)

Equip yourself or your board with the skills, judgement and industry knowledge meet the highest standards of contemporary governance.

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