Meat Industry Employees’ Superannuation Fund
Types of MIESF super accounts
MIESF offers superannuation solutions to three main groups – members, employers and pensioners.
A corporate fund is typically arranged by an employer for their employees to use, a personal fund can be a more flexible option and pension payments convert your super into regular income payments. There are a lot of benefits coming from being a member of MIESF, including:
- Competitive investment performance
- All profits returned to, or for the benefit of members
- Flexible and cost-effective
- Income streams for retired members
- Over-the-phone financial advice
- Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) Cover
- Death Cover
Eligibility to apply for a MIESF superannuation account
To apply for any of the MIESF super funds, you must be able to satisfy the following criteria:
- You must be an Australian resident
- You must be over 18 years of age
- You must be working in the meat industry
- Your employer must be in the meat industry and have agreed in writing to participate in the fund
- You must be earning at least $450 before tax per month from an employer
If you are under the age of 18, but earning more than $450 before tax per month, you must be working more than 30 hours per week to qualify for super.
How to apply for a MIESF super fund
If you’ve satisfied the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for a super fund. The first step in applying for a MIESF super fund is choosing the type of membership that best suits you. Ask yourself the following questions:
- “Am I still working, and not yet ready to retire?” – Join as a super member
- “Am I about to retire or have already retired?” – Join as a pension member
- “Am I contributing for employees?” – Join as an employer
Once you’ve made a decision, you can complete the Membership Application Form and send it to the Fund Office at 2nd floor, 62 Lygon Street, Carlton South Vic 3053 Australia. If you have any questions, you can call 1800 252 099.
