Government co-contributions
Last Updated : 20 Jul 2009
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Does a return of up to 100% on your investment sound too good to be true? Well it's not if you are eligible for the Government co-contribution.

The Australian Government's co-contribution is a great benefit not to be missed by eligible income earners.

If you make personal voluntary contributions to your superannuation account and if your income is less than $61,920 your contributions may attract a Government co-contribution of up to $1,000. This means that more money is added to your account, paid for by the Government.

This is an annual benefit, so ensure you take advantage of it each year!

For more information, download our Co-contributions brochure below.


How do I make a personal super contribution to AGEST Super?

We provide members with a number of options to make it easy for you to add to your account. See the table below for more details.


Important Note
We are not allowed (by law) to accept a voluntary contribution from you unless we have your Tax File Number (TFN). This only applies to contributions from your after-tax income - it does not apply to salary sacrifice contributions (although we need your TFN in such cases to avoid having to deduct penalty tax from your contribution).

If you are not sure if we have your TFN, log into your account and advise us online. While you're there, ensure that all your other personal details (including email address) are up-to-date.

Payment Method Brief Description
BPAY Log in to your account online to obtain your unique BPAY Customer Reference Number (it was also shown on your last Benefit Statement, or on your membership card if you recently joined the fund). You can then make a personal contribution via your bank.
Cheque The co-contributions brochure available for download below includes a voluntary contribution slip that you can send to the fund along with your cheque.
Direct
Debit		 Download our Direct Debit application below to set-up a regular debit from your nominated bank account to your account.
Via payroll Many employers allow employees to have an amount deducted from their pay and sent to their super fund via the payroll system. Speak to your pay office to see if this service is available.

Please note that personal contributions cannot be accepted into an allocated pension account once it has been established.

You should ensure that you are eligible to make a personal contribution before doing so.


Forms for Making Contributions

 


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This website, and documents linked to it, provides information of a general nature. It has been prepared without taking into account your particular needs, circumstances and objectives. You should assess your own financial situation and read our combined Product Disclosure Statement and Financial Services Guide before making an investment decision. The Trustee of AGEST (Australian Government Employees Superannuation Trust) is AGEST Super Pty Ltd, ABN 44 007 390 392, SPIN AGE0101AU and AFSL 233707, RSE Licence L0000383, RSE Registration R1001556.