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MTAA Super Fund
MTAA Super Fund
au
Phone: 1300 362 415 / Fax: 1300 365 142
CONTENTS
About MTAA Super....................................................................2
How super works.......................................................................2
Benefits of investing with MTAA Super...................................3
Risks of super.............................................................................3
How we invest your money......................................................4
Fees and costs............................................................................5
How super is taxed....................................................................6
Insurance in your super.............................................................6
How to open an account...........................................................8
Membership Application Form..................................(attached)
Superannuation (or super) is a way to save for your retirement, which is, in part, compulsory. If you are an employee
earning more than $450 a month in most cases, the government requires your employer to make at least quarterly
Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions for you.
Contributing to super
Apart from your SG contributions, there are a range of additional ways you can contribute to your super – for example,
salary-sacrifice employer contributions, personal after-tax contributions and super co-contributions.
You can make personal contributions by:
• a sking your employer to deduct extra money from your before-tax salary and contributing it to your super account
(called salary sacrifice)
or
• making regular or lump-sum contributions from your after-tax salary. If you make after-tax personal contributions
you may also be eligible for a super co-contribution. Refer to the MTAA Super website, www.mtaasuper.com.au/
memberPDS/howsuperworks, or visit the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website, www.ato.gov.au, for more
information.
Superannuation savings are generally taxed by the government at concessional rates, but there are limits on the amount
of contributions that can be made each year without incurring extra tax. After age 65, you need to satisfy a work test in
order to be eligible to make personal contributions.
If you have super in another fund, you can consolidate your super by transferring your other super into your MTAA Super
account (called a ‘rollover’). Before closing your other superannuation account, you should consider whether any exit fees
apply and whether you may lose other valuable benefits such as extra employer contributions or insurance.
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Investing your super
MTAA Super has seven investment options to choose from and your super contributions will be invested in the option (or
options) you choose. If you don’t make a choice, your super contributions will be invested in My AutoSuper (the Balanced
Option). Investing in a super fund like MTAA Super means your super will increase when investment earnings are positive,
but may decrease if investment earnings are negative.
See ‘How we invest your money’ on page 4 for further details.
04 / Risks of super
You should read the important information about understanding investment risk before making
a decision. Go to www.mtaasuper.com.au/memberPDS/investmentguide. The information
about investment risk may change between the time when you read this PDS and the day
when you acquire the product.
All investments have some level of risk. To make an informed choice about your super, you need to understand the risks
associated with investing.
MTAA Super invests across all major asset classes. The main asset classes are shares, property, fixed interest and cash.
Within these main asset classes are Australian and international shares, unlisted shares and private equity, Australian and
international fixed interest, and direct or indirect property investments, including infrastructure.
Asset classes have different levels of risk and return. For example, asset classes with potentially the highest level of
investment returns over the long term will usually also have the highest risk of loss over the short term. Each investment
option offered by MTAA Super carries a different level of risk, depending on the strategic allocations to the various asset
classes within each option.
Significant risks
There are a number of risks associated with investing in superannuation. Superannuation and taxation laws can change,
and investment options are constantly subject to changes in value. Particular asset classes tend to perform differently at
different times, so diversification across different asset classes may help to manage risk.
When considering your investment in MTAA Super it is important to understand the following:
• The value of investment options will go up and down.
• Your superannuation savings (including contributions and returns) may not be enough to adequately provide for
your retirement.
• Investment returns are not guaranteed, and you may lose some of your money.
• The level of returns may vary, and future returns may differ from past returns.
• The appropriate level of risk for each person depends on a range of factors, including age, the investment time frame,
where other non-superannuation assets are invested, and risk tolerance.
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05 / How we invest your money
You should read the information about our investment options, how to switch between the options and the extent to
which we take environmental social and ethical factors into account before making a decision. Go to www.mtaasuper.
com.au/memberPDS/investmentguide. The information about investment options may change between the time
when you read this PDS and the day when you acquire the product.
MTAA Super members can choose from a mix of investments in different asset classes. There are seven investment options:
Pre-mixed options My choice options
My AutoSuper (Balanced) Australian Shares
Conservative International Shares
Growth Diversified Fixed Interest
Cash
You can allocate your super savings across a mix of some or all options, or just one option. When you make your choice, you can
then decide whether this choice applies to one or both of your existing account balance or future contributions (including rollovers).
Warning: When it comes to choosing the My AutoSuper (Balanced) or another investment option for your superannuation savings,
you should consider these questions:
• How much risk do I feel comfortable with?
• What level of return do I want?
• What is the time horizon I am investing towards?
The answers to these questions will help guide you in choosing the investment option or mix of options for your superannuation savings.
If you do not make a choice your super will automatically be invested in the default option, My AutoSuper
(Balanced Option), which is summarised below:
INVESTMENT DETAILS FOR MY AUTO SUPER (BALANCED OPTION)
My AutoSuper (Balanced Option) My AutoSuper (the Balanced Option) seeks medium to high long-term returns through a
Objective balanced exposure to risk. It is intended to be suitable for members with moderate to high
risk tolerance.
Investment return objective To out-perform (after tax and fees) the Consumer Price Index (CPI) by 3.5% a year
over rolling seven-year periods.
Mix of asset classes Strategic asset allocation % Range %
Cash 6.0 0.5 – 15.0
Australian Fixed Interest 7.0 0.0 – 15.0
Overseas Fixed Interest 6.0 0.0 – 15.0
Australian Equities 26.0 5.0 – 35.0
International Equities 25.0 5.0 – 35.0
MTAA Super can change the types of investment and allocations for an investment option, add an investment option or remove
4 an investment option at any stage. We will tell you if this happens.
Changing your investment option
You can change your investment option by completing a Member Investment Choice form in the Investment Options
Guide available at www.mtaasuper.com.au/memberPDS/investmentguide
You should read the important information about fees and costs (including their definitions)
before making a decision. Go to www.mtaasuper.com.au/memberPDS/feesandcharges.
The information about fees and costs may change between the time when you read this PDS
and the day when you acquire the product.
The following table shows the main fees and other costs you may be charged for investing in My AutoSuper (Balanced)
and can be used to compare costs between different superannuation products. These fees and costs may be deducted
from your super account or from the returns on the investment.
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Changes to MTAA Super’s fees and costs
MTAA Super reserves the right to change the fees it charges at any time. If we do increase our fees we will ensure you are
notified in writing at least 30 days before the increase takes effect.
Warning: Additional fees may be payable if you obtain personal advice from a financial adviser. These fees will be disclosed in
the Statement of Advice that the adviser is required to give you.
Example of annual fees and costs for My AutoSuper (the Balanced Option)
The following table shows how the fees and costs in MTAA My AutoSuper (the Balanced Option) can affect your superannuation
investment over one year. You should use this example to compare this product with other superannuation products.
If you would like to calculate the effect of fees and costs on your account balance, the Australian Securities and Investments
Commission (ASIC) website, www.moneysmart.gov.au, has a superannuation fee calculator.
Super savings are taxed by the government. In summary, the taxation rules are as follows:
• From 1 July 2012, contributions that are made before tax (called ‘concessional contributions’) are subject to tax at an effective
rate of of 15% when received by the Fund. Members with an adjusted taxable income of more than $300,000 may receive an
additional assessment from the ATO.
• Contributions that are made after tax (called ‘non-concessional contributions’) are not taxed when received by the Fund.
• Investment earnings are taxed at up to 15 per cent in the Fund.
• Withdrawals from your account are not taxed if you are aged 60 or more, but tax may need to be deducted if you are under
age 60.
Warning: If you exceed the contribution limits, you may pay extra tax.
We pay the tax applicable to your super contributions and investments by deducting it from your account, from investment
returns or from your benefit (as applicable) and paying it to the ATO.
Warning: You should provide your tax file number (TFN) as part of becoming a member of the Fund.
We are authorised by law to request your tax file number (TFN), which we will use only for permitted purposes.
If you do not tell us your TFN, your contributions and withdrawals may be taxed at a higher rate and we may not be able to
accept some types of contributions.
Also, if you do not provide your TFN it may be more difficult to locate all of your super, and the government will not be able to
pay any co-contributions to the Fund for you.
Default cover
New MTAA Super members are automatically provided with default cover (subject to terms and conditions – please refer
to the Insurance Guide). The level of cover provided to you is based on your age when you become a member. The table
below sets out the cost and the number of units of cover that are provided for your age when you join:
Your age next birthday Death Units – TPD Units – Cost of Cover
when you join MTAA Super General Scale General Scale ($0.50 per unit)
The cost of default cover is deducted from your account. If you do not want default cover you can cancel it
Matching cover
If the default cover doesn’t meet your needs and you have insurance elsewhere, you can apply to MTAA Super to match
this cover within the insurance design available.
IMPORTANT NOTE
• WHERE YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE TRUSTEE OR THE INSURER WITH INFORMATION
REGARDING YOUR INSURANCE, YOU HAVE A DUTY TO DISCLOSE EVERY MATTER THAT YOU KNOW, OR
COULD REASONABLY BE EXPECTED TO KNOW, IS RELEVANT TO THE INSURER’S DECISION WHETHER TO
ACCEPT THE RISK OF INSURANCE AND, IF SO, ON WHAT TERMS. OTHERWISE THE INSURER MAY BE ABLE
TO DECLINE A CLAIM. THE TRUSTEE IS ALSO ABLE TO ADJUST INSURED BENEFITS FOR ERRORS.
Warning: If you do not cancel your cover, the cost of insurance (premiums) is deducted from your account
each month. Refer to the Insurance Guide for full details of the premiums.
Warning: The insurance cover provided by the Fund is subject to eligibility conditions and exclusions.
These may affect your entitlement to insurance cover or the circumstances when an insured benefit may be
payable under the policy. You should read the important information at www.mtaasuper.com.au/memberPDS/
insurance.
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09 / How to open an account
1. Read this PDS and the important additional information on the MTAA Super website,
www.mtaasuper.com.au/memberPDS
2. Complete the ‘Membership application’ form attached after the end of this PDS.
3. Determine the level of default insurance cover you are eligible for and decide whether you need additional insurance –
you need a separate form to apply for additional insurance.
4. Choose the investment option you would like your super to be invested in – you need a separate form to choose an
investment option other than My AutoSuper (Balanced)
5. If you have money in other super funds, you can roll it over into MTAA Super by completing the ‘Rollover’ form.
If, for any reason, the Fund is unable to accept you as a member, any contributions which may have been made on your
behalf will be returned without interest. Any interest earned on the bank account in which unallocated contributions are
held is retained by the Trustee for the benefit of members of the Fund.
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
I have read the document How Super is Taxed at www.mtaasuper.com.au/memberPDS/howsuperistaxed and understand that I do not have to
supply my TFN, but there may be consequences, such as paying increased tax. I further understand that the Fund will use my TFN only for the permitted
purposes, as stated in the TFN section.
I hereby elect to advise my tax file number is:
You can authorise for MTAA Super to use your Tax File Number (TFN) (if provided) to search and act on your behalf to consolidate your super by signing
the following declaration. MTAA Super will only use your TFN in accordance with your consent.
I hereby consent for MTAA Super to act on my behalf and use my Tax File Number (TFN) to seek superannuation information and consolidate my
superannuation accounts by using the ATO facility to obtain information about any other superannuation accounts opened in my name and contacting
the superannuation entities or RSA providers holding any such accounts.
Member signature
Date / /
Please indicate with a tick the type of membership you are seeking in MTAA Super. Tick only one category of membership.
EMPLOYER SUPPORTED – I wish to join MTAA Super as an employer-supported member and will be receiving employer contributions.
PERSONAL MEMBER – I wish to join MTAA Super as a personal member and will only be making contribution payments of my own;
that is, I will not be receiving contributions from an employer.
Please keep me up to date with extra products and services offered to MTAA Super members by related
or other companies. Note that if you do not complete this section MTAA Super will assume you agree. Yes No
Your death benefit may only be paid to one or more of your dependant(s) or to your estate. If following your death, the Trustee is unable to find a
dependant or a legal personal representative (for example a person appointed as executor of your estate) your death benefit may be paid to one or
more other people. The term ‘dependant’ is defined in the document How Super Works at
www.mtaasuper.com.au/memberPDS/ howsuperworks and includes your spouse (legal and de facto), your children, a person in an
interdependent relationship with you and a person who is financially dependent on you.
You may nominate below one or more of your dependants or your legal personal representative as your preferred death benefit beneficiaries. Please
note, however, that this nomination will not be binding on the Trustee. The Trustee is responsible for deciding to whom a death benefit is paid and is
required to make payments in accordance with superannuation legislation and the Fund’s Trust Deed. While the Trustee will take into account your
nomination, it is obliged to take into consideration the circumstances of all potential beneficiaries and is not bound by your stated preference.
MTAA Super offers members the ability to make a binding death benefit nomination in order to provide greater certainty about who receives a
member’s benefit. Further information is available in the Binding death benefit nomination form which can be found in the document How Super
Works at www.mtaasuper.com.au/memberPDS/howsuperworks.
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*Please insert either spouse, child, financial dependant or interdependant
Signature of Insurance:
parent/guardian
(if member is under 18 years of age)
Date / /
Return the completed, signed and dated application form to MTAA Super, Locked Bag 15, Haymarket NSW 1236.
This application accompanies the MTAA Super Product Disclosure Statement issued 12 March 2014.
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Telephone 1300 362 415 Fax 1300 365 142 E-mail mtaasuper@mtaasuper.com.au
Web www.mtaasuper.com.au Postal Address Locked Bag 15, Haymarket NSW 1236
State offices
Sydney Level 5, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Melbourne Level 2, Casselden Place, 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Perth Level 2, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Adelaide Level 2, 104 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Brisbane Level 10, 120 Edward Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Trustee: Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd ABN 14 008 650 628
AFSL 238 718 MTAA Superannuation Fund ABN 74 559 365 913 USI MTA0100AU
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Telephone 1300 362 415 Fax 1300 365 142 E-mail mtaasuper@mtaasuper.com.au
Web www.mtaasuper.com.au Postal Address Locked Bag 15, Haymarket NSW 1236
State offices
Sydney Level 5, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Melbourne Level 2, Casselden Place, 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Perth Level 2, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Adelaide Level 2, 104 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Brisbane Level 10, 120 Edward Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Trustee: Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd ABN 14 008 650 628
AFSL 238 718 MTAA Superannuation Fund ABN 74 559 365 913 USI MTA0100AU
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FINANCIAL
SERVICES
An Industry
SuperFund GUIDE
Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd ABN 14 008 650 628, AFSL 238 718
Are there any relationships or associations that might influence MTAA Super in providing to me the financial services?
Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd has ownership interests in Industry Super Holdings Pty Ltd, ME
Bank Pty Ltd and Superpartners Pty Ltd.
The representatives of Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd may be members of MTAA Super.
Other than these, there are no relationships or associations that might reasonably be expected to influence the provision of
these financial services.
If you would prefer not to discuss the complaint with an MTAA Super representative, or your complaint is not satisfactorily dealt
with, you may direct your complaint to:
The Complaints Resolution Officer will investigate your complaint and provide you with a written response.
If you do not receive a response to your complaint within 90 days, or if you are not satisfied with the response, you may have
the right to take your complaint to the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal. The Superannuation Complaints Tribunal is an
independent complaints resolution body which has jurisdiction to deal with most types of superannuation related complaints
that relate to trustee decisions. This service is provided free of charge to you.
If your complaint is outside the jurisdiction of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal, and you have not received a response
to your complaint within 45 days, or you are not satisfied with the response, you may have the right to take your complaint to
the Financial Ombudsman Service. This service is provided free of charge to you.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has an infoline, 1300 300 630, that you may use to make a complaint and
obtain information about your rights.
Important information
This Financial Services Guide dated 1 January 2011 was prepared by Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty
Ltd (ABN 14 008 650 628, AFSL 238 718), Trustee of the MTAA Superannuation Fund (ABN 74 559 365 913 SPIN MTA0100AU).
Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd has authorised the distribution of this Financial Services
Guide by its representatives.
Given name(s)
Family name
Address
Telephone (home)
Telephone (work)
Telephone (mobile)
Date of birth / /
Place of birth
Present occupation
Section B – Complete this section only if you are applying for either non-manual or professional cover
If you want to apply to have your insurance cover – that is, death-only, death plus TPD and/or income protection insurance – as either
non-manual or professional cover you must answer the questions that follow:
Please indicate which option you require and the type and level of cover for your chosen option. You may choose only one option.
Please indicate the number of units you require in total including your existing cover:
Please indicate the total level of cover you require (in multiples of $1000) including your existing cover:
n Death cover $
n TPD cover $
n Your total cover cannot exceed $5,000,000 for death and $3,000,000 for TPD.
n Any cover or increase in cover is subject to your application being accepted.
n If the insurer does not accept your application you will retain your current level of cover.
n If the insurer accepts your application, this new cover will replace the level of cover you currently have with MTAA Super. As such,
you should apply for the total number of units or total amount of cover that you require.
n You cannot hold a combination of unitised and fixed cover at the same time.
The weekly per unit-cost for income protection cover will depend on your age next birthday, the waiting period/benefit period you choose,
and whether you are eligible for the general, non-manual or professional premium scales. See the premium rate tables on page 16 of the
Insurance Document.
How much Income Protection cover would you like? (maximum of 85% of salary):
2. Have you ever made a claim for or received sickness, accident or disability benefits, Workers’ Compensation,
or any other form of compensation due to illness or injury?
Yes No
3. Do you currently have or are you applying for any other insurance cover?
Yes No
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Section E – Insurance History – Continued
Personal Details
1. What is your height? cm What is your weight? kg
Medical History
1. In the last 3 years have you suffered from, been diagnosed with or sought medical advice or treatment for any of the following?
Please tick all boxes that apply.
If you have selected any of the above conditions please give details in the table below.
2. In the last 5 years have you suffered from, been diagnosed with or sought medical advice or treatment for any of the following?
Please tick all boxes that apply.
If you have selected any of the above conditions please give details in the table below.
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3. Have you ever suffered from, been diagnosed with or sought medical advice or treatment for any of the following?
Please tick all boxes that apply.
Bone, Joint or Limb Conditions Back or Neck pain Digestive Conditions
If you have selected any of the above activities please give details in the table below.
Address:
Contact Number:
Yes No Unknown
Section H – Lifestyle
1. Do you have firm plans to travel or reside in another country other than New Zealand, America, Canada, the United Kingdom or Europe?
Yes No
If “Yes”, please give details in the table below.
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2. Do you regularly engage in or intend to engage in any of the following hazardous activities (not already disclosed in your occupation)?
Please tick all boxes that apply.
Aviation (eg. other than as a fare paying passenger Horse Sports (eg. polo, horse riding, Combat Sports or Martial Arts
on a commercial airline) rodeo, dressage, jumping) (eg. martial arts, boxing, fencing)
Field Sports (eg. Hockey or football of any code Hunting (of any kind) Any Activity Not Mentioned
including touch or tag and soccer) (eg. abseiling, base jumping, caving,
free climbing, outdoor rock climbing)
Please provide details for any of the activities you have selected above:
Activity Details
3. Have you within the last 5 years used any drugs that were not prescribed to you (other than over the counter drugs) or have you exceeded
the recommended dosage of any medication?
Yes No
4. On average, how many standard alcoholic drinks do you consume each week (a standard drink is equivalent to either a
125ml glass of wine, a schooner of light beer, a middy/pot of full strength beer or a 30ml shot of spirits? /week
5. Have you ever been advised by a health professional to reduce your alcohol consumption? Yes No
6. Do you currently have HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)? Yes No
If “No”, are you in a high risk category for contracting HIV? Yes No
7. Other than already disclosed in this application, do you presently suffer from any condition, injury or illness, which you
suspect may require medical advice or treatment in the future? Yes No
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Section I – Your duty of disclosure
Before you become insured under a contract of life insurance the Trustee has a duty to disclose, under the Insurance Contracts Act 1984.
In order for the Trustee to comply with this duty, you must disclose in this application form, every matter that you know, or could
reasonably be expected to know, is relevant to the insurer’s decision whether to accept the risk of the insurance and, if so, on what terms.
The duty of disclosure also applies before cover is renewed, varied or reinstated. The duty does not, however, require disclosure
of a matter:
n that the insurer knows, or in the ordinary course of its business, ought to know
Non-disclosure
If the duty of disclosure is not complied with and the insurer would not have provided the insurance cover on any terms if the failure
had not occurred, the insurer may void the cover within three years of entering into it. If the non-disclosure is fraudulent, the insurer
may void the cover at any time. An insurer who is entitled to void insurance cover may, within three years of entering into it, elect not
to void it but to reduce the sum you have been insured for in accordance with a formula that takes into account the premium that
would have been payable if you had disclosed all relevant matters to the insurer. The duty of disclosure continues until the insurer
accepts (or declines) your application and issues confirmation in writing. Please ensure that all applicable questions are fully answered.
As a member of MTAA Super, you may ask to see the information that insurer holds about you and have it corrected if required.
Declaration
I declare the following:
n I have read and carefully considered the questions in this application and all answers provided are true and correct.
n I have told the insurer everything I know that could affect its decision to accept my application.
n I have read the duty of disclosure and understand my obligations as outlined above.
n I have read and understood the Privacy Statement appearing in the Insurance Guide and having access to Metlife’s Privacy Policy
located online at www.metlife.com.au/privacy or otherwise provided, and consent to personal information being collected and used
in accordance with these terms. I accept that the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information is necessary for the purpose
of the administration and maintenance of insurance under MTAA Super’s insurance policies.
n I understand that the insurer, the Fund Administrator and the Trustee will not be able to process my application or administer my
insurance under the Fund’s insurance policies without this consent.
n If I do not complete this application correctly, or I do not sign and date this form, my application will be invalid and will not be
considered by the insurer.
I authorise any hospital, doctor or other person who has treated or examined me to give to the insurer or any organisation duly appointed
by them, any information on my illness or injury, medical history, consultation, prescription or treatment or copies of all hospital or medical
reports. A photocopy of this authorisation is as valid as the original. I agree to provide further medical authorities if requested.
Member signature
Date / /
This application must be received by MTAA Super within 30 days of the date on which you sign it.
Return the completed, signed and dated application to: MTAA Super Insurance Services, Locked Bag 15, Haymarket NSW 1236.
A representative of MetLife Insurance Limited may contact you in regards to your application.
Telephone 1300 362 415 Fax 1300 365 142 E-mail mtaasuper@mtaasuper.com.au
Web www.mtaasuper.com.au Postal Address Locked Bag 15, Haymarket NSW 1236
Trustee: Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd ABN 14 008 650 628
AFSL 238 718 MTAA Superannuation Fund ABN 74 559 365 913 USI MTA0100AU