| The Fund provides
an inquiry and complaints procedure for members. Through this
service, you may make a general inquiry about your superannuation
benefits or the operation of the Fund as it affects you, or
make a complaint if you are dissatisfied about some aspect
of your membership or benefits.
To make an inquiry or complaint, you should first approach
the Fund Secretary.
See our Contact section.
The Fund Secretary acts as the Fund's Superannuation Inquiry
Officer and will take the appropriate steps by responding
to the inquiry, or by providing a complaint acknowledgment
form.
Any complaint is properly considered and dealt with by the
Fund's Inquiries Officer or by the Trustee. The complainant
must be notified of the decision within 90 days of receipt
of the complaint.
Superannuation Complaints Tribunal
The Trustee will endeavour to resolve any complaints through
the Fund's internal complaints procedure. If your complaint
has not been resolved within 90 days or you are not satisfied
with the final decision, you may be able to lodge the complaint
with the independent Superannuation Complaints Tribunal established
by the Federal Government.
The Tribunal has been set up to consider certain superannuation-related
complaints by members, former members and their beneficiaries.
You may only refer your complaint to the Tribunal if you have first been
through the Fund's internal complaints procedure.
The staff at the Tribunal will attempt to resolve the matter
by conciliation, which involves assisting the parties coming
to a mutual agreement. If this is not successful, the Tribunal
will review the matter and make a decision which is binding.
You can contact the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal on
1300 884 114 or at www.sct.gov.au.
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