Public Sector Superannuation in Western Australia

Treasury provides administration and policy functions which include:

Provision of information, policy advice and assistance to the Treasurer on superannuation matters, including administration of the State Superanuation Act 2000 and the State Superannuation Regulations 2001
Implementation of the Whithear Report‘Putting Members First’ Western Australia superannuation reforms including Choice of Superannuation Fund

Management of superannuation administrative functions within Treasury
Administration of the Parliamentary Pension Scheme and the Parliamentary Superannuation Act 1970
Administration of the Judges’ Pension Scheme and the Judges’ Salaries & Pension Act 1950
Assisting the Treasurer with the Prudential oversight, Employer Sponsor and Guarantor roles in relation to the Government Employees Superannuation Fund (a Constitutionally Protected Fund)
Assisting the Treasurer in administering the Treasurer’s Prudential Guidelines for Investments
Memorandum of Understanding - Sets out the agreed basis for policy and operational co-ordination between the Department of Treasury and the Government Employees Superannuation Board.
Treasurer's Guidelines for Government Employees Superannuation Fund Reserves - Sets out the general principles for the establishment and maintenance of reserves for the Government Employees Superannuation Fund and administration expenses for the defined benefit schemes.
Ordinary Time Earnings and the Treatment of Allowances and Payments for Superannuation Remuneration Purposes – General Principles

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