Policy Governance & Principles

ASFA contributes to the development of good public policy and industry best practice through our policy and advocacy work. We promote effective practice and advocate for efficiency, sustainability and trust in our world-class retirement income system

Policy Principles

ASFA is guided by the following policy principles which underpin and support the development of consistent policy that is aligned with ASFA’s purpose: to help Australians achieve a dignified retirement.

ASFA is evidence-based and informs the debate to improve outcomes for fund members.

It is a strategic priority and ASFA actively considers the diverse and valid range of views across the ASFA membership.

ASFA considers and weighs up the impact of policy on equity, efficiency, simplicity, sustainability, adequacy, and fund members’ confidence in the system.

ASFA is likely to be perceived as constructive, apolitical, credible and balanced in advocating a position that also considers the broader social, economic and political environment.

Governance Framework

ASFA is guided by policy principles which underpin and support the development of consistent policy that is aligned with ASFA’s purpose: to help achieve the best retirement outcomes for fund members.

The work of the Board Policy Committee is supported and complemented by a range of policy forums and issue-specific working groups.

All ASFA corporate members are encouraged to nominate representatives to participate in policy forums and working groups that are of interest.

Only the ASFA secretariat and Board Policy Committee have the authority to adopt ASFA policy positions