{"id":"F2023L00793","name":"Superannuation (PSS) Productivity Contribution (2023-2024) Determination 2023","slug":"superannuation-pss-productivity-contribution-2023-2024-determination-2023","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":104515,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2023L00793-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Superannuation (PSS) Productivity Contribution (2023-2024) Determination 2023","content":"Superannuation (PSS)\n\nProductivity Contribution\n\n(2023-2024) Determination 2023\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\nI, JARRED BROWN, Senior Manager, Governance & External Providers, Customer Operations, and Delegate of Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation, pursuant to rule 4.3.3 of the PSS Rules, in the Schedule to the Deed in force under section 4 of the Superannuation Act 1990, DETERMINE as follows:\n\nDated 14 June 2023\n\nJ BROWN\n\nDelegate of Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation\n\n![](image.002.png)\n\n  \n\n1 Name of Determination\n\nThis Determination is the Superannuation (PSS) Productivity Contribution (2023-2024) Determination 2023.\n\n2 Commencement\n\nThis determination shall take effect on 1 July 2023.\n\n3 Productivity Contributions\n\nFor Rule 4.3.3 of the PSS Rules, the table in Rule 4.3.2 has effect, for the financial year starting on 1 July 2023, as if the amounts specified in the following table were substituted for the amounts specified in that table:\n\nTable\n\nFortnightly rate of salary Fortnightly productivity\n\ncontribution\n\n![](image.003.png)\n\nLess than $2,710.00 $81.30\n\n$2,710.00 or more but less than The amount that is 3% of the\n\n$4,366.00 employee’s fortnightly rate of\n\nsalary\n\n$4,366.00 or more but less than $130.98\n\n$6,549.00\n\n$6,549.00 or more The amount that is 2% of the\n\nemployee’s fortnightly rate of\n\nsalary\n\n![](image.003.png)","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination performs exactly the function it was designed for: annually updating the productivity contribution rates for PSS members. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose of setting these specific dollar amounts for the 2023-2024 financial year."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (only 3 operative sections)","No defined terms section - relies entirely on external definitions in the PSS Rules and Superannuation Act 1990","Single substantive provision (section 3) containing a straightforward substitution table","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Simple mathematical formulas (percentage calculations and flat dollar amounts)","Minimal cross-referencing (only to Rule 4.3.3 and Rule 4.3.2 of the PSS Rules)"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument fixes the productivity contribution amounts payable into PSS accounts for the 2023–24 year, using a sliding-scale based on fortnightly salary. It sets the dollar or percentage rates that determine the extra superannuation payments.\n\nIt affects current and former Australian Government employees who are PSS members and ensures annual adjustment of contributions to preserve the value of their superannuation benefit."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument updates the contribution amounts for the existing productivity contribution table for the 2023–24 year; it does not broaden who is covered or introduce new contribution types, only substitutes new rates into Rule 4.3.2 (see clause 3)."},"complexity_factors":["Simple statutory function: a rates substitution into an existing table rather than creating new obligations (see clause 3).","Mixed rate design: combination of fixed-dollar bands and percentage-based bands requires correct band selection and calculation in payroll systems (clause 3, table).","Reliance on existing PSS Rules for legal effect: this Determination alters a table in Rule 4.3.2 rather than standalone rules, so implementers must read both instruments together (preamble; clause 3).","Administrative implementation: payroll and employer systems must update fortnightly calculations effective 1 July 2023 (clause 2).","Delegated decision-making: made by a Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation delegate under rule 4.3.3, so dependence on internal exercise of delegated power (preamble)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination replaces the fortnightly productivity contribution rates in Rule 4.3.2 of the PSS Rules for the 2023–24 financial year, effective 1 July 2023. It sets fixed-dollar amounts for lower pay bands and percentage-based contributions for higher bands. It applies to Public Sector Superannuation (PSS) members by changing the fortnightly amounts collected under the scheme. The change is made by a Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation delegate under rule 4.3.3 and requires payrolls to apply the new rates."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/superannuation-pss-productivity-contribution-2023-2024-determination-2023","history":"/api/acts/superannuation-pss-productivity-contribution-2023-2024-determination-2023/history","analysis":"/api/acts/superannuation-pss-productivity-contribution-2023-2024-determination-2023/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/superannuation-pss-productivity-contribution-2023-2024-determination-2023/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/superannuation-pss-productivity-contribution-2023-2024-determination-2023/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/superannuation-pss-productivity-contribution-2023-2024-determination-2023/documents"}}