Super Members Council Welcomes New Legislation
Parliament in Australia unanimously passed new legislation to prevent convicted child sex abusers from concealing assets in superannuation funds. This action ensures they meet court-ordered compensation obligations to victims.
Aiming to halt the misuse of superannuation by convicted child sex offenders, the Survivors Law Bill enables victims to access unpaid compensation. Transparency and strengthened enforcement mechanisms are key features.
Survivors have long faced the harsh reality that perpetrators could shield assets in super to dodge compensation. New legislation directly addresses these concerns, improving transparency and enforcement protocols.
Misha Schubert, CEO of the Super Members Council, remarked, “This is a huge stride forward to bring justice to the victims of child sex abuse by ensuring that perpetrators can no longer try to quickly move assets into super to avoid paying court-ordered compensation.”
Legislation Details and Future Review
Victims can now access personal or salary sacrifice contributions when compensation remains unpaid, maintaining the retirement income role of super. This deters deliberate asset shifting to evade justice.
The laws are designed to ensure that superannuation serves the long-term financial interests of working Australians, not exploited by criminals to dodge accountability. The government will review the law’s operation after its commencement to ensure effectiveness in delivering justice.
Supporting the government’s commitment, the Super Members Council aims for effective, proportionate implementation focused on restoring fairness, dignity, and justice for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse.
Misha Schubert added, “These reforms strike the right balance, they put victims and survivors first, strengthen accountability for perpetrators, and protect the integrity of super to benefit working Australians as their pay cheque in retirement.”
For years, convicted child sex offenders have used superannuation as a loophole to avoid financial accountability. The new laws close this loophole, reinforcing the superannuation system’s integrity.
Last updated: 14 May 2026, 6:05 pm
