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Don't Panic Jan 23, 2008

To read recent newspapers reports and articles one would think that the financial sky is falling in. So should Prime Super members worry? | More..


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Significant Events Notice May 16, 2007

Significant Changes to Super
This notice provides members of Prime Super with a general description of the key changes to Superannuation and Allocated Pensions... | More..


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Financial Planning Services April 30, 2007

Prime Super has negotiated for members to receive a special deal on financial planning assistance. | More..


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Simple Super - Effective 1 July 2007 March 28, 2007

Prime Super has provided these documents to inform members about important changes that will affect your super. | More..


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Name the Cocky Competition March 13, 2007

(Competition Authorised under NSW Permit Number TPL 06/09646).
Congratulations to Janene Leslie of Lake Cargelligo, NSW!

Janene’s entry nominating GAZZA as the Cocky’s name has been accepted by the judges as the winning entry. | More..


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Prime Super breaks the $1 Billion mark – Introduces Financial Planning Service February 28, 2007

In December 2006 your Fund passed the $1 billion in assets under management! As the largest “not-for profit” superannuation fund dedicated solely to Rural and Regional Australia we have sought to provide our members with benefits that are simple yet innovative. | More..


Top of Page Important Notice about your Tax File Number (TFN) [February 28, 2007]

The “Simplified Super” arrangements, announced by the government in the May Budget, contained changes to CONTRIBUTIONS TAX.| More..


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“A Fair Go” – BCU Community Banking [August 2, 2006]

Great banking products available to Prime Super members through our relationship with BCU.  The only financial institution to receive a Cannex five star rating across all four lending categories. | More...


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What is Portability of Super? [February 28, 2006]

There’s been a lot of talk about Choice of Super Fund recently and calls to our call centre show that many people are confused about the difference between Choice of Super Fund and Portability of Super. | More..


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Know the Risks of Investing [February 24, 2006]

Just being a rural and regional Australian can involve high financial risks. You can lose your income if it rains, if it doesn’t rain, if government policy changes, if markets shift or for any number of reasons beyond your control. So how much risk do you want to take with your retirement nest egg? | More..


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$4.7 Million provided for drought relief [January 24, 2007]

Prime Super applauds Woolworths and its shoppers for their spectacular support of rural communities. Over $4.7 million dollars was raised to assist those affected by the drought. | more...


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New television commercial [October 5, 2006]

Prime Super recently launched an advertising campaign to promote and establish the Fund's new name and image. Although the campaign reflects a connection with our past, the Funds' slight change in direction signals its intention to be recognised as the prime force in superannuation across regional and rural Australia. | See the latest Prime Super television commercial...


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New Name and Look for Australian Primary Superannuation Fund [August 26, 2006]

The Australian Primary Superannuation Fund has been re-branded. We have a new logo, and are now called "Prime Super".


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Super fund shows its support for Queensland farmers [February 20, 2006]

Prime Super joins up with Agforce Queensland to promote the “Every Family Needs a Farmer” campaign. | More..


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Choice of Superannuation Fund - Documents & Forms [May 31, 2005]

Prime Super can receive superannuation contributions under the Commonwealth Government’s Choice of Fund Scheme. | more..


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Superannuation Co-Contributions [January 19, 2005]

The Federal government has improved the superannuation co-contribution for the tax year commencing 2004/2005. In doing so, it will contribute up to $1.50 for each $1 of personal after tax contributions. | more..


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Prime Super Industrial Award Nominations [September 9 2004]

On 9th September 2004 the Tasmanian Industrial Commission approved the nomination of Prime Super in four new Tasmanian Industrial Relations Awards. | more..

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HortSuper becomes a division of Prime Super [March 1, 2004]

HortSuper, the Horticulture Industry Superannuation fund, has become a division of Prime Super, effective from March 2004 | more..

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Quarterly Superannuation Guarantee contribution payments [August 11, 2003]

As from 1 July 2003, employers will need to make Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions on a quarterly basis instead of an annual basis. | more..

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Pillar Administration welcomed as new fund administrator [January 1, 2004]

The Fund Trustee is pleased to advise members and employers that Pillar Administration has been chosen as the new Administration provider to the fund, effective from January 2004 | more..

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Departed Temporary Residents [May 13, 2003]

Backpackers can now claim their superannuation (SG) benefits upon leaving Australia. | more..

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It's That Time Again... [May 12, 2003]

It’s that time again when we all need to be reminded to calculate and pay Superannuation Guarantee contributions for eligible employees. | more..

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Farmers Get Serious on Farm Safety [May 5, 2003]

'Farming - a way of death' might well supplant a more common phrase depicting life on the land. | more..

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Insuring Your Greatest Asset - YOU [September 16, 2002]

Wise superannuation and insurance choices make for a secure financial future. | more..

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