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10/01/2025

CSS

Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme. The CSS provides for a combination of defined benefits and accumulation benefits. The defined benefit in the CSS is usually a pension based on the length of membership, age and salary at retirement. The accumulation benefits include the 3% employer productivity contribution, if applicable, and the employee component. The CSS was closed to new members from 1 July 1990.

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