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The new data standards are part of the Government's Super Reform package. They will provide a consistent, reliable electronic method of transacting linked data and payments for superannuation. The goal is to improve the efficiency of the superannuation system, to improve the timeliness of processing of rollovers and contributions, and reduce the number of lost accounts and unclaimed monies.
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Alternate electronic service address
The Commissioner of Taxation has approved the use of a uniform resource location (URL) as one kind of digital address for the receipt of electronic communications.
Alternate unique superannuation identifier
The Commissioner of Taxation has approved the use of a product's superannuation product identification number (SPIN) as a unique superannuation identifier.
APRA fund letter - SuperStream obligations
Copy of a letter sent on 15 March 2013 by the ATO and APRA to APRA-regulated funds to help them understand their obligations around the implementation of the new data and e-commerce standard.
Draft fund details register issued 1 May 2013
APRA-regulated funds need to check their details are correct in the draft version of the Fund validation service (FVS) - fund details register, which was released on 1 May 2013.
Rollover implementation transition-in guide
Sets out the arrangements for APRA-regulated superannuation funds to complete their transition-in to the rollover component of the Superannuation Data and Payment Standards 2012. It also explains our role during this transition-in period and the steps that funds need to take to be ready.
Rollover standard schematron now available
The rollover standard schematron and sample XBRL instances are now available.
Rollover transition-in completion date timetable
A timetable showing the rollover transition-in completion dates for APRA-regulated superannuation entities.
Rollover user guide
The Rollover user guide provides information for APRA-funds on the business obligations and interactions for the new data and e-commerce standard.
Super TIC message implementation guide
The final message implementation guide for our super tax file number integrity check (Super TIC) service is available.
Terms and conditions: Validate fund member TFN service
Enabling services will be implemented progressively from July 2013 with a web service for funds to validate member details. The draft terms and conditions for use of the services are now available.
APRA-regulated funds - a new standard for rollovers and contributions
From 1 July 2013, APRA-regulated super funds must use the standard for processing rollovers. Funds processing contributions sent by employers who choose to apply the standard early must also apply the standard.
Data and e-commerce standard information sessions
A copy of the information presented to funds and employers.
SuperStream data and e-commerce standard presentations for employers
Information presented by ATO for employers.
SuperStream data and e-commerce standard presentations for funds
Information for funds and service providers presented by ATO.
What do the data standards consist of?
The data standards are a set of minimum conditions for data and payment transmission, including a minimum set of prescribed data.
Key dates for the data and e-commerce standard
Super data and payment standards legislation came into effect on 28 June 2012. This provides the dates you need to adopt the standard by.
Alternate electronic service address
The Commissioner of Taxation has approved the use of a uniform resource location (URL) as one kind of digital address for the receipt of electronic communications.
Alternate unique superannuation identifier
The Commissioner of Taxation has approved the use of a product's superannuation product identification number (SPIN) as a unique superannuation identifier.
APRA fund letter - SuperStream obligations
Copy of a letter sent on 15 March 2013 by the ATO and APRA to APRA-regulated funds to help them understand their obligations around the implementation of the new data and e-commerce standard.
APRA-regulated funds - a new standard for rollovers and contributions
From 1 July 2013, APRA-regulated super funds must use the standard for processing rollovers. Funds processing contributions sent by employers who choose to apply the standard early must also apply the standard.
Data and e-commerce standard information sessions
A copy of the information presented to funds and employers.
Draft fund details register issued 1 May 2013
APRA-regulated funds need to check their details are correct in the draft version of the Fund validation service (FVS) - fund details register, which was released on 1 May 2013.
Final taxonomy files
Final taxonomy files for the SuperStream data and e-commerce standard for rollovers and contributions are now available.
Frequently asked questions - new superannuation data standards
Questions and answers to help funds prepare for the implementation of the new data and e-commerce standard and other super reform measures.
Fund validation service - fund details register input template
APRA-regulated funds must use this template to send us their details for the fund details register.
Fund validation service terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for the use of the Fund validation service.
Fund validation service user guide
This user guide provides APRA-regulated fund trustees and systems users with help to populate the Fund details register, how to maintain this information and how to access the outputs provided by the Fund validation service.
Medium and large employers - a new standard for contributions
From 1 July 2014, if you are an employer with 20 or more employees you must use the new data and e-commerce standard when making super contributions on behalf of your employees.
Rollover implementation transition-in guide
Sets out the arrangements for APRA-regulated superannuation funds to complete their transition-in to the rollover component of the Superannuation Data and Payment Standards 2012. It also explains our role during this transition-in period and the steps that funds need to take to be ready.
Rollover standard schematron now available
The rollover standard schematron and sample XBRL instances are now available.
Rollover transition-in completion date timetable
A timetable showing the rollover transition-in completion dates for APRA-regulated superannuation entities.
Rollover user guide
The Rollover user guide provides information for APRA-funds on the business obligations and interactions for the new data and e-commerce standard.
Small employers - a new standard for contributions
Information for small business, businesses with less than 20 employees, about the new standard for contributions from 1 July 2015 (subject to further consultation).
SMSFs - a new standard for rollovers and contributions
From 1 July 2014, self-managed super funds (SMSFs) must use the standard to receive contributions. From 1 January 2015, it is expected that SMSFs will be required to use the standard for payments and receipt of rollovers.
Stronger Super legislation
The Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Stronger Super) Act 2012 establishes a framework for regulation of super data and payment standards.
Super TIC message implementation guide
The final message implementation guide for our super tax file number integrity check (Super TIC) service is available.
Super TIC pilot update - week 1
An update on the pilot of the Super TFN integrity check (Super TIC) - week 1
Superannuation Data and Payment Standard and associated Schedules
The Superannuation Data and Payment Standards 2012 Legislative Instrument was registered on 11 January 2013.
SuperStream data and e-commerce standard presentations for employers
Information presented by ATO for employers.
SuperStream data and e-commerce standard presentations for funds
Information for funds and service providers presented by ATO.
Terms and conditions: Validate fund member TFN service
Enabling services will be implemented progressively from July 2013 with a web service for funds to validate member details. The draft terms and conditions for use of the services are now available.
The superannuation data and payment regulations
Outlines the regulation that amends the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994 and provides further detail to support the superannuation data and payment standard.
Final taxonomy files
Final taxonomy files for the SuperStream data and e-commerce standard for rollovers and contributions are now available.
Frequently asked questions - new superannuation data standards
Questions and answers to help funds prepare for the implementation of the new data and e-commerce standard and other super reform measures.
Fund validation service - fund details register input template
APRA-regulated funds must use this template to send us their details for the fund details register.
Fund validation service terms and conditions
Terms and conditions for the use of the Fund validation service.
Fund validation service user guide
This user guide provides APRA-regulated fund trustees and systems users with help to populate the Fund details register, how to maintain this information and how to access the outputs provided by the Fund validation service.
What do the data standards consist of?
The data standards are a set of minimum conditions for data and payment transmission, including a minimum set of prescribed data.
Key dates for the data and e-commerce standard
Super data and payment standards legislation came into effect on 28 June 2012. This provides the dates you need to adopt the standard by.
Medium and large employers - a new standard for contributions
From 1 July 2014, if you are an employer with 20 or more employees you must use the new data and e-commerce standard when making super contributions on behalf of your employees.
Small employers - a new standard for contributions
Information for small business, businesses with less than 20 employees, about the new standard for contributions from 1 July 2015 (subject to further consultation).
SMSFs - a new standard for rollovers and contributions
From 1 July 2014, self-managed super funds (SMSFs) must use the standard to receive contributions. From 1 January 2015, it is expected that SMSFs will be required to use the standard for payments and receipt of rollovers.
Stronger Super legislation
The Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Stronger Super) Act 2012 establishes a framework for regulation of super data and payment standards.
Super TIC pilot update - week 1
An update on the pilot of the Super TFN integrity check (Super TIC) - week 1
Superannuation Data and Payment Standard and associated Schedules
The Superannuation Data and Payment Standards 2012 Legislative Instrument was registered on 11 January 2013.
The superannuation data and payment regulations
Outlines the regulation that amends the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994 and provides further detail to support the superannuation data and payment standard.
  
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