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25/04/2025

OTE

Ordinary Time Earnings. OTE is the default earnings base under the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 for calculating the SG 9% employer contribution. Since 1 July 2008 all employers have been required to contribute at least 9% of OTE to satisfy their SG obligations. Members of the PSSAP will receive employer contributions in all circumstances that are at least 9% of OTE.

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