01/10/2026
Since July 2019, superannuation funds must cancel insurance for accounts inactive for 16 months unless members opt to keep coverage. This commonly affects people on extended parental leave, career breaks, or experiencing unemployment. Some members discover cancellation only when making claims or reviewing annual statements. Funds send warning notices at 9, 12, and 15 months of inactivity, but only if they have current contact details. Review your accounts regularly and consider opting in to maintain coverage during planned breaks from work or extended absences.