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From 18 December 2008, changes apply to unclaimed super for temporary residents. For more information refer to Changes to superannuation for temporary residents passed

Do I have to make super contributions for employees who are temporary residents in Australia?

Yes.

If your temporary resident employees meet the superannuation guarantee criteria you have to make super contributions for them. Generally, this is if they:

  • are aged between 18 and 70,
  • are paid $450 (before tax) or more in a calendar month, and
  • work in Australia.

Can temporary residents who depart Australia access their super?

Yes.

Temporary residents can claim payments that were made by their employer into a superannuation fund or retirement savings account (RSA). This payment is called the departing Australia superannuation payment. This is sometimes referred to as DASP.

To be eligible, temporary residents need to have worked in Australia while visiting on an eligible temporary resident visa, left Australia permanently and their visa must be expired or cancelled.

How can I help my temporary resident employees access their departing Australia superannuation payment?

To help your temporary resident employees receive their super payment you can tell them:

  • that they may be eligible to receive a DASP,
  • they can start their online applications at any time while working in Australia
  • they can download an application form, and
  • they should keep details of their superannuation fund or retirement saving account, such as their account name and account number.

Related topics

Superannuation - information for temporary residents departing Australia

Eligible temporary resident visas

Last Modified: Thursday, 22 November 2007

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