VicSuper newshttp://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.aspLantern CMSMon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:46 GMTMon, 30 Jan 2012 17:35:46 GMTThis quarter has seen the trends of 2011 continue - the Eurocrisis, US economy issues and deceleration of China's economy. Sharemarket volatility and poor returns from equity markets highlight the year the date.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=CDBB9967-F07B-4E4C-9DA2-320DAF4E4BD2Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:25:12 GMTThe Searchers are back with their 50th Anniversary Concert Tour! VicSuper is giving away two double passes to see The Searchers perform at The Palms at Crown on 4 February.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=686C8252-8734-4074-B8B8-D275543965B2Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:55:49 GMTThe Age is offering VicSuper members an exclusive deal. Choose from one of three 13 week direct debit offers and get The Age home delivered!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=D6F878F1-8D66-4249-B13F-9182EA0E0117Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:54:15 GMTVicSuper will begin mailing members' half-yearly Benefit Statements for the period between 1 July 2011 and 31 December 2011, from late February.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=47DED6B7-A95F-4214-BD48-3F274BE0AF2BTue, 3 Jan 2012 09:48:28 GMTThere have been some media reports regarding defined benefit liabilities including potential cuts to super benefits of UniSuper members. http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=30DAD588-24BE-4710-966F-F38BD9BC82FFTue, 20 Dec 2011 11:21:15 GMTThe Government has recently announced a number of superannuation measures. Please note that these measures are not yet legislated. http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=4A19DE04-3345-4E5D-97BC-3B9A007DE8D2Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:57:20 GMTCongratulations to A Himing, Craigieburn; and A Hayhow, Kangaroo Flat who were drawn as winners of this competition. http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1264Fri, 2 Dec 2011 10:42:31 GMTThe Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Superannuation, Bill Shorten, has announced an extension of drawdown relief for account-based pensions (such as VicSuper Pensions) to the 2012/13 year.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=344960B8-4784-4FC6-ABFB-312A13A8614FThu, 22 Dec 2011 11:03:09 GMTInstitutional investors including VicSuper have teamed with the Natural Value Initiative to examine best practice in biodiversity and ecosystem maintenance by the extractive industries.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=5FC36408-7C21-45F2-8F2A-B0CAB6D1A807Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:33:59 GMTCongratulations to K Saliba, West Melton; A Marchio, Wantirna; and L Robinson, Glenroy who were drawn as winners of this competition. http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1258Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:12:42 GMTVicSuper welcomes the passing of Australia's Clean Energy Future bills. Long-term policy certainty in this area - including a carbon price - is critical for investors to consider investments in climate solutions and address carbon emission risks.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=4D217843-4F8E-4E48-A73F-006DC925B051Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:18:59 GMTEquity market returns were negative in the September quarter in response to heightened fears of a Greek sovereign debt default, and the implications of economic slowdown in the United States and Europe.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=8A14EA38-A827-449F-B0B6-9A5F0A9035FEThu, 24 Nov 2011 09:20:40 GMTAt VicSuper we know that as a manager or business owner, your time spent on super administration can be much better spent on growing your business. We think we can help!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=1EE0A5E3-7BD2-4590-9D86-66DBE47EEE3EMon, 30 Jan 2012 17:22:57 GMTWe are pleased to announce that "The City Dark" is the winner of the VicSuper People's Choice Award at the 2011 Environmental Film Festival Melbourne! The independent film makers win a $1,000 cash prize. http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=BA37561E-E08F-4323-9A98-180A1CD17BA5Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:51:16 GMTHear from water expert Professor John Langford about the future of the Murray River and water use in the Murray Darling region - it's a public event for the public benefit.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=36876946-AFC2-4EE5-906C-A847C542B033Wed, 9 Nov 2011 15:11:14 GMTVicSuper's Facebook page provides you with access to special events, offers and competitions, news updates and more. Like us on Facebook and you'll have a chance to win one of three $50 David Jones Gift Cards.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=EE0FC3F0-1643-4FFA-8355-789DD5F4FFCFThu, 24 Nov 2011 10:59:14 GMTGriffith University are surveying members of VicSuper for their own independent research. Take the Griffith University survey and they will put you into the draw to win a $100 voucher for your participation.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=E50AC595-230C-4084-877A-18DAD79E7940Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:25:03 GMTVicSuper publishes a Concise and a Full Performance Report each year - the full report is now available. You can also read the concise version online or download a PDF.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=9EF5155F-CA8D-4191-9743-D0706A409A58Tue, 8 Nov 2011 18:09:32 GMTThe sharemarket volatility we've experienced over the last few months has continued, with more sharp falls recorded. Read the investment update for more.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=9353917B-F9F8-475D-B6E7-2651834F17C0Thu, 6 Oct 2011 16:57:05 GMTAvoid paying extra sets of fees by rolling over your other super. Fill in our online rollover form today. We'll contact your old fund for you and move your money into your VicSuper account.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=0491C497-F3C1-4A1A-8FA9-57D2953B0EE2Wed, 9 Nov 2011 09:34:56 GMTFor the fourth year running, VicSuper has included a section on your Annual Benefit Statement showing the carbon emissions generated by your account balance. http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=C8CFD8E2-03B4-4F27-B0BB-F4C7AFE099E6Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:45:46 GMTThe 'insurance details' section in VicSuper MembersOnline will be unavailable from 5pm on Thursday 30 June to 9am on Monday 11 July 2011 due to system enhancements for our new insurance offering. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=69B90035-0731-4DD8-84F5-9A987498CAA4Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:51:07 GMTCongratulations to D Kaplan, St Kilda; J Lawless, Malvern East; M Tod, Oakleigh East; L Butturini; Corio and T Luong, Springvale South who were drawn as winners of this competition.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1228Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:59:25 GMTVicSuper is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Dundon to the role of VicSuper Chief Executive Officer.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=BEA91943-2549-4736-9EC3-57321BBD1BDAWed, 3 Aug 2011 17:06:42 GMTHelp lift the burden of rising food prices on struggling Melbourne families by participating in Fareshare's Feed Melbourne 2011 campaign! Read on to find out more about the program and how you and your workplace can get involved.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=62A872F3-F10C-48BF-8D3A-7013A7CEBDA6Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:56:44 GMTWhile no significant changes to superannuation were announced in the Federal Budget on 10 May, some smaller changes were announced. Read VicSuper's Federal Budget article for more.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=70DD6C7F-0770-4EF5-866E-97535DE41602Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:39:10 GMTAll of VicSuper's investment options provided positive net earning rates to members for the financial year to 31 March. This is good news for members after the loss in value experienced through the global financial crisis.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=72E1C53E-3527-49FF-B80B-9AA326D8CDDCMon, 23 May 2011 14:44:50 GMTEvery piece of paper we use tells a story. It has an environmental, financial and social impact. You can help reduce that impact.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=27192D26-7D29-45EF-AEFC-71A2C6C6E140Wed, 11 May 2011 16:35:51 GMTIf eligible, you could get up to $1,000 tax free into your super this financial year. Take action - you have until 30 June 2011.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=596C9FC6-D49F-4D1D-A3A6-E630A46C56EFMon, 16 May 2011 15:18:24 GMTTechnology has empowered us to do things better and faster. As we become more efficient and tech savvy, it's also important to keep yourself and your details safe online. Check out these tips from Stay Smart Online.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=7EA569BC-694A-4F1A-B7B2-9FECC66D892BFri, 6 May 2011 12:28:37 GMTCongratulations to N Cook, Wangaratta; I Brown, Swan Hill; R Hutt, New Gisborne; J Crawford; North Croydon and S Kelly, Yarraville; who have been drawn as winners of this competition.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1215Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:58:45 GMTAll at VicSuper are saddened by the huge losses caused by the floods which have devastated Queensland, Northern NSW and now Victoria. We offer our sympathies to those who have lost family and friends.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=D166E67C-8625-4BBC-83CB-4978F727EC40Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:16:30 GMTCongratulations to B Squire, Swan Hill and J Kirkright, Arcardia who were drawn as winners of this competition. http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=67283F8E-E80F-486F-A3FF-A397F221D073Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:29:33 GMTVicSuper has partnered with GNC, The Age, Intrepid Travel and Flexicar to bring you some great offers and discounts. We are also working on a few more, so stay tuned for details!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=D6F878F1-8D66-4249-B13F-9182EA0E0117Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:37:14 GMTPreparations for a change in CEO began 18 months ago after Bob Welsh signalled his intention to resign in 2011. We wish Bob all the best in his retirement and thank him for his outstanding contribution to VicSuper.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=080B09A1-536D-4422-B1A9-6CF5783087D9Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:16:17 GMTCongratulations to L Vickers, West Footscray; P Davies, Abbotsford; S Chidgey, Blackburn; L Main, Brighton East; R Hayward, Highton; A Baxendale, Hamilton; J Rowe, Doncaster; L Fitzpatrick, Brunswick East; D Wicks, Brunswick; D Puzsar, Brighton who were drawn as winners of this competition. http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1200Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:55:45 GMTCongratulations to M Smillie, Ringwood; B Forrest, Cheltenham; G Sweeney, Narre Warren; G Sinopoli, Reservoir; K Plugge, Hampton; M Doggett-Williams, Oakleigh; S Hedley, Docklands; P David, Aspendale Gardens; L Creed, Monbulk; V Perry, Melbourne who have been drawn as winners of this competition!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1199Mon, 6 Dec 2010 16:02:35 GMTCongratulations to C Cox, Epsom; S Serhan, Gladstone Park; M Richardson, Hadfield, J Wade, East Bentleigh and J Dickens, Balwyn North, who have been drawn as winners of this competition!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1198Fri, 3 Dec 2010 09:51:38 GMTThe Government has responded to the review into super (known as the Cooper Review) accepting a majority of the recommendations.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=D6A7163C-7A8A-4752-8DA4-6A2E34FD4171Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:44:54 GMTCongratulations to M. Watson of Westmeadows, H. Capp of Alexandra and M. De Witt of Box Hill South who were drawn as the winners of the Melbourne experience competition.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=7AF9A3CC-484A-4B07-92C5-4501FBC0A623Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:50:54 GMTThe winners of this competition have been drawn!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=FA8E5BE0-8C65-4569-9609-9BC61EA52141Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:48:31 GMTAvoid paying extra sets of fees by rolling over your other super. Fill in our online rollover form today. We'll contact your old fund for you and move your money into your VicSuper account.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=0491C497-F3C1-4A1A-8FA9-57D2953B0EE2Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:50:18 GMTVicSuper offers a range of insightful workshops on ways to maximise staff performance, sustainability and your business plus more! Find out more and register now.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=57AC6865-4FE6-43DE-B919-5C664A223C1BFri, 26 Aug 2011 11:10:59 GMTCongratulations to Kerry Craig, Cranbourne; Kenneth Frankel, Warrnambool; Alan Cady-Ellis, Langwarrin and Kellie Barbary, Mount Waverley who were drawn as winners of this competition.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1186Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:25:26 GMTAfter more than two weeks, the Federal election has been decided with the Labor Party, led by Julia Gillard, claiming victory. But what does it mean for super?http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=B9A337B1-64F4-4AEA-8EC5-2FDC5822CD71Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:03:50 GMTThe winners of this competition have been drawn!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1184Mon, 6 Sep 2010 09:11:35 GMTFor the third year running, VicSuper has included a section on your Annual Benefit Statement showing the carbon emissions generated by your account balance. http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=F1E1B4A7-5B47-46B3-AAC7-D35833C5C327Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:30:47 GMTThe winner of this competition has been drawn!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1179Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:59:03 GMTThe winner of this competition has been drawn!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=4CE6FA9C-14E2-485B-A6B7-5B11AAD8C12DWed, 14 Jul 2010 16:38:20 GMTIntrepid Travel is celebrating their 21st birthday by taking 21% off most trips. Find out more.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=64607CF3-9CFF-46F6-8FA7-B7F9D61852ECThu, 29 Jul 2010 10:44:55 GMTVicSuper will begin mailing members' Annual Benefit Statements and Performance Reports for the 2009/10 financial year, from late August.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=FF10191C-DAD8-465D-B93D-246C2CB64265Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:17:04 GMTFlexicar is offering 10 memberships with pre-paid driving to launch their partnership with VicSuper. Enter the draw for a chance to win. Competition closes 8 October 2010.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=6B3E55BA-C258-46A9-B0AB-32D7E7E1EA3DTue, 12 Oct 2010 11:32:08 GMTGrab some VicSuper fee repellant! Request a free information kit, which includes a product disclosure statement and joining form.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=E5C31DC7-16A7-4824-BB5E-175CE11950D4Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:15:05 GMTThere were no significant changes to superannuation announced in the Federal Budget on 11 May, however there were some changes. Read VicSuper's Federal Budget article for more.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=8EB40D62-C770-4F9B-82C7-6B90FF12CCE6Thu, 27 May 2010 11:22:38 GMTCurrent volatility explained, and what it means for superannuationhttp://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=39385F18-9C9C-420B-8E72-A1483B1D31C3Wed, 19 May 2010 14:30:06 GMTThe Government has proposed changes to superannuation in it's response to Dr Ken Henry's review of the taxation system.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=D406F748-E24D-4721-9169-87C3BA57C3BEWed, 12 May 2010 14:11:14 GMTHave you always dreamed of being on the cover of a publication? As a VicSuper member, we're providing you with a fabulous opportunity to be photographed for a VicSuper publication.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=599164E6-5F21-4F2C-9C3F-6715B37F9CD6Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:40:38 GMTFind out the answer to one of our most frequently asked questions over the last month. http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=01595097-8724-4B3D-BAC2-C495C64956F8Fri, 7 May 2010 10:43:28 GMTThe winners of the 'Choose email over snail mail' competition have been drawn!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1158Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:30:47 GMTThe winners for VicSuper's 'Sick of paperwork' mailing have been drawn!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=5420D9F0-9596-44DC-80FC-E38E250C919BTue, 16 Mar 2010 16:00:13 GMTWe're pleased to report the 2009 event was a tremendous success - with almost 800 paddlers hitting the river between Yarrawonga and Swan Hill.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=26A5B0DC-62BA-46D6-A6D5-20BA11CB15A9Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:07:58 GMTPlease note, due to the Australia Post strike on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 December, VicSuper will not be receiving any incoming mail.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=465EA56B-7211-4CCA-BEFF-B0DC2C9A310EMon, 21 Dec 2009 12:44:26 GMTYou're invited to attend an inspiring event, raising money to install solar panels on community centres in East Timor.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=376DB186-DACF-4C9B-B8EF-7C720B3AA023Wed, 2 Jun 2010 17:21:08 GMTThe winners for the year-end competition have been drawn.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=CD021756-97CC-4170-A634-7AF7BE99FFEFFri, 11 Dec 2009 15:09:48 GMTThe winners for the 'What's your best tip for retirement planning' competition have been drawn!http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/news.asp?n=1142Mon, 7 Dec 2009 10:34:40 GMTYou'll notice that the information on our website is separated into four main sections, to help you find what you're looking for, quicker.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=DA9DD049-DD9F-42D1-9264-705483CC5258Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:36:12 GMTVicSuper is a proud sponsor of the Energise Enterprise festival, which provides educational events to assist small business, throughout August.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=82025D46-6B94-46A6-BA3D-068FDB66A1D4Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:42:01 GMTThe Federal Government has halved the minimum pension payment amounts on account-based pensions and annuities for the 2009/10 financial year. For VicSuper Pension members, this relief will apply to all our pension benefit plans.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=E099C5C2-637D-483F-8AF5-ABBE0928FDCFTue, 4 Aug 2009 17:24:31 GMTGlobal sharemarkets have regained some ground since February.http://www.vicsuper.com.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=FC90835A-CCDB-4DD5-ABA4-8767C9C36C53Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:48:09 GMT