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• Q1 How does super become 'lost'?

  Superannuation generally becomes ‘lost’ if you have recently changed jobs, had more than one job at a time, moved house or changed your name, and you forgot to notify your super fund. Super can also become ‘lost’ or ‘unclaimed’ if your fund has been unable to ... Read more

• Q2 How do I know if I have lost super?

  In today’s work environment, where many of us change jobs frequently, it is easy to lose track of accumulated super simply because you are too busy. This is particularly the case if several employers have paid super contributions on your behalf into different funds and you have not kept t ... Read more

• Q3 Why should I roll my lost super into an active super fund account?

  If you have lost super sitting in an Eligible Rollover Fund (ERF), it’s important to remember that it may not suit your long-term retirement needs. ERF’s don’t usually provide super fund features such as investment choice and insurance cover. Also, since you have an active supe ... Read more

• Q4 How can I find my lost super?

  There are a couple of places you can search online for free. To check if you have lost super: AUSfund (Australia’s Unclaimed Super Fund) ATO’s Super Seeker Read more