AustralianSuper – the biggest shareholder in Whitehaven Coal, owning nearly $1 billion in shares – doesn't seem too keen on accepting this gift... 🤔
If you don't want new coal #AustralianSuper: make sure you tell Whitehaven! #climate #auspol
If you don't want new coal #AustralianSuper: make sure you tell Whitehaven! #climate #auspol
March 18, 2026 at 2:40 AM
AustralianSuper – the biggest shareholder in Whitehaven Coal, owning nearly $1 billion in shares – doesn't seem too keen on accepting this gift... 🤔
If you don't want new coal #AustralianSuper: make sure you tell Whitehaven! #climate #auspol
If you don't want new coal #AustralianSuper: make sure you tell Whitehaven! #climate #auspol
In a shocking move, AustralianSuper has just bought 1.3M shares in the country's largest coal producer, Whitehaven – insisting this is consistent with its 2050 net zero #climate commitments.
AustralianSuper, not sure how you missed it, but coal emits a shitload.
AustralianSuper, not sure how you missed it, but coal emits a shitload.
AustralianSuper invests in Whitehaven Coal, says it is ESG consistent
The big investor says it was drawn to the miner’s shift to metallurgical coal and remains committed to net zero by 2050 after buying shares last week.
www.afr.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
In a shocking move, AustralianSuper has just bought 1.3M shares in the country's largest coal producer, Whitehaven – insisting this is consistent with its 2050 net zero #climate commitments.
AustralianSuper, not sure how you missed it, but coal emits a shitload.
AustralianSuper, not sure how you missed it, but coal emits a shitload.
AustralianSuper has taken a massive backward step by re-investing the retirement savings of its members in Whitehaven Coal – and it's now on the brink of becoming Whitehaven’s biggest shareholder.
Do you have 30 seconds for #climate action? Demand answers from AustralianSuper now ⬇️
Do you have 30 seconds for #climate action? Demand answers from AustralianSuper now ⬇️
AustralianSuper re-invests in Whitehaven, claims thermal coal is “important” in energy transition - Market Forces
AustralianSuper is the largest super fund in Australia, managing $367 billion in retirement savings on behalf of more than 3.5 million members. Unfortunately AustralianSuper is now the second-largest ...
www.marketforces.org.au
July 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
AustralianSuper has taken a massive backward step by re-investing the retirement savings of its members in Whitehaven Coal – and it's now on the brink of becoming Whitehaven’s biggest shareholder.
Do you have 30 seconds for #climate action? Demand answers from AustralianSuper now ⬇️
Do you have 30 seconds for #climate action? Demand answers from AustralianSuper now ⬇️
Hiring is tough – especially when you’re the #1 investor in Whitehaven Coal and its massive coal expansion plans. (Yikes.) Will #AustralianSuper get the PR help it so desperately needs?? Stay tuned.
In the meantime, visit australiansuperpolluter.com – they'd love that. 😉 #auspol #climate
In the meantime, visit australiansuperpolluter.com – they'd love that. 😉 #auspol #climate
September 28, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Hiring is tough – especially when you’re the #1 investor in Whitehaven Coal and its massive coal expansion plans. (Yikes.) Will #AustralianSuper get the PR help it so desperately needs?? Stay tuned.
In the meantime, visit australiansuperpolluter.com – they'd love that. 😉 #auspol #climate
In the meantime, visit australiansuperpolluter.com – they'd love that. 😉 #auspol #climate
AustralianSuper is the top shareholder in Whitehaven Coal, which has the biggest coal expansion plans of any company in Australia.
#AustralianSuper members – join the campaign and call on your fund to step up and say no to Whitehaven’s new coal: australiansuperpolluter.com 🔥 #climate
#AustralianSuper members – join the campaign and call on your fund to step up and say no to Whitehaven’s new coal: australiansuperpolluter.com 🔥 #climate
June 10, 2026 at 12:04 AM
AustralianSuper is the top shareholder in Whitehaven Coal, which has the biggest coal expansion plans of any company in Australia.
#AustralianSuper members – join the campaign and call on your fund to step up and say no to Whitehaven’s new coal: australiansuperpolluter.com 🔥 #climate
#AustralianSuper members – join the campaign and call on your fund to step up and say no to Whitehaven’s new coal: australiansuperpolluter.com 🔥 #climate
Look up AustralianSuper
September 29, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Look up AustralianSuper
Australia's largest #superannuation fund AustralianSuper is on the brink of becoming Whitehaven Coal's biggest shareholder, undermining its #climate commitments.
There's growing outrage from members concerned their fund is endangering a safe future. 1/4
There's growing outrage from members concerned their fund is endangering a safe future. 1/4
AustralianSuper criticised for buying up shares in Whitehaven Coal while claiming to be committed to net zero
Super fund, on the brink of becoming Whitehaven’s biggest shareholder, says company’s acquisition of metallurgical coal assets made it a more attractive investment
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Australia's largest #superannuation fund AustralianSuper is on the brink of becoming Whitehaven Coal's biggest shareholder, undermining its #climate commitments.
There's growing outrage from members concerned their fund is endangering a safe future. 1/4
There's growing outrage from members concerned their fund is endangering a safe future. 1/4
Members are fuming that #AustralianSuper has become one of the largest investors in Whitehaven Coal, with shares worth about $395 million.
“I think that AustralianSuper promoting themselves as an environmentally sustainable fund is false advertising and I’m angry.” 🔗 www.news.com.au/finance/supe...
“I think that AustralianSuper promoting themselves as an environmentally sustainable fund is false advertising and I’m angry.” 🔗 www.news.com.au/finance/supe...
July 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Members are fuming that #AustralianSuper has become one of the largest investors in Whitehaven Coal, with shares worth about $395 million.
“I think that AustralianSuper promoting themselves as an environmentally sustainable fund is false advertising and I’m angry.” 🔗 www.news.com.au/finance/supe...
“I think that AustralianSuper promoting themselves as an environmentally sustainable fund is false advertising and I’m angry.” 🔗 www.news.com.au/finance/supe...
Exclusive: Australia’s largest superannuation fund has divested more than $26m of shares in poker machine giant Aristocrat from its “socially aware” option, after sustained criticism of its support for the gambling industry. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
AustralianSuper divests more than $26m of shares in poker machine giant Aristocrat from socially aware option
Exclusive: The ‘highly significant’ decision comes after criticism of superannuation funds increasing their investment in the gambling industry
www.theguardian.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Exclusive: Australia’s largest superannuation fund has divested more than $26m of shares in poker machine giant Aristocrat from its “socially aware” option, after sustained criticism of its support for the gambling industry. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
AustralianSuper divests more than $26m of shares in poker machine giant Aristocrat from socially aware option
AustralianSuper divests more than $26m of shares in poker machine giant Aristocrat from socially aware option
The ‘highly significant’ decision comes after criticism of superannuation funds increasing their investment in the gambling industry
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Australia’s largest superannuation fund has divested more than $26m of shares in poker machine giant Aristocrat from its “socially aware” option, after sustained criticism of its support for the gambling industry.
The decision was made after a review of investments to ensure the fund was meeting the expectations of its ethically minded members. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 1, 2025 at 6:09 AM
AustralianSuper divests more than $26m of shares in poker machine giant Aristocrat from socially aware option
#HousingAsAnAssetClass
AustralianSuper trustee says the quiet part out loud
(she's talking about the UK, but now imagine applying to where you live)
AustralianSuper trustee says the quiet part out loud
(she's talking about the UK, but now imagine applying to where you live)
an Australian fund trustee. She implies seeking to alleviate the supply shortage, of course. But that's either brazen or naive, or both: Constraining supply is the name of the game for institutional landlords, especially where PE is involved, is is the case here. 2/2
www.ft.com/content/e955...
www.ft.com/content/e955...
October 21, 2025 at 7:15 AM
#HousingAsAnAssetClass
AustralianSuper trustee says the quiet part out loud
(she's talking about the UK, but now imagine applying to where you live)
AustralianSuper trustee says the quiet part out loud
(she's talking about the UK, but now imagine applying to where you live)
Get Australian super out of the USA
THE BIGGER THE MARKET THE MORE THIEVES THERE ARE
#Australiansuper
#auspol
THE BIGGER THE MARKET THE MORE THIEVES THERE ARE
#Australiansuper
#auspol
August 19, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Get Australian super out of the USA
THE BIGGER THE MARKET THE MORE THIEVES THERE ARE
#Australiansuper
#auspol
THE BIGGER THE MARKET THE MORE THIEVES THERE ARE
#Australiansuper
#auspol
Cate Cooper has been with @AustralianSuper since 2008. But in the last 12 months, the fund backflipped on coal, purchasing $400 million in Whitehaven shares – so Cate left.
Other members are considering the same move, as concerns grow over greenwashing. #climate #superannuation
Other members are considering the same move, as concerns grow over greenwashing. #climate #superannuation
Superannuation greenwashing is rife: Will a new labelling system make it worse? - CHOICE
AustralianSuper backflips on coal, as proposal for a new labelling scheme raises concerns
www.choice.com.au
April 29, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Cate Cooper has been with @AustralianSuper since 2008. But in the last 12 months, the fund backflipped on coal, purchasing $400 million in Whitehaven shares – so Cate left.
Other members are considering the same move, as concerns grow over greenwashing. #climate #superannuation
Other members are considering the same move, as concerns grow over greenwashing. #climate #superannuation
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Major Australian super fund, AustralianSuper, is under fire for substantially increasing its investment in the coal company Whitehaven, and being on the brink of becoming its biggest backer, while still claiming to be committed to reaching net zero emissions.
Major Australian super fund, AustralianSuper, is under fire for substantially increasing its investment in the coal company Whitehaven, and being on the brink of becoming its biggest backer, while still claiming to be committed to reaching net zero emissions.
AustralianSuper criticised for buying up shares in Whitehaven Coal while claiming to be committed to net zero
Super fund, on the brink of becoming Whitehaven’s biggest shareholder, says company’s acquisition of metallurgical coal assets made it a more attractive investment
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:36 AM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Major Australian super fund, AustralianSuper, is under fire for substantially increasing its investment in the coal company Whitehaven, and being on the brink of becoming its biggest backer, while still claiming to be committed to reaching net zero emissions.
Major Australian super fund, AustralianSuper, is under fire for substantially increasing its investment in the coal company Whitehaven, and being on the brink of becoming its biggest backer, while still claiming to be committed to reaching net zero emissions.
After half a million was stolen from customer accounts, AustralianSuper is speeding up its use of MFA.
More at Information Age👇
ia.acs.org.au/article/2025...
More at Information Age👇
ia.acs.org.au/article/2025...
AustralianSuper to speed up MFA rollout
Cybersecurity basic was missing during attack.
ia.acs.org.au
April 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
After half a million was stolen from customer accounts, AustralianSuper is speeding up its use of MFA.
More at Information Age👇
ia.acs.org.au/article/2025...
More at Information Age👇
ia.acs.org.au/article/2025...
Do you love spinning bullshit? Then #AustralianSuper might have the job for you!
Find out more and apply 😉 australiansuperpolluter.com #climate #auspol
Find out more and apply 😉 australiansuperpolluter.com #climate #auspol
September 20, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Do you love spinning bullshit? Then #AustralianSuper might have the job for you!
Find out more and apply 😉 australiansuperpolluter.com #climate #auspol
Find out more and apply 😉 australiansuperpolluter.com #climate #auspol
AustralianSuper says possible Glencore listing on ASX would be positive reut.rs/4dLB6Pp
AustralianSuper says possible Glencore listing on ASX would be positive
Pension fund AustralianSuper on Wednesday said if Glencore decides to list shares on the Australian Securities Exchange, it would be "positive" for both the bourse and the Swiss-based commodities trader and miner.
reut.rs
May 27, 2026 at 10:50 AM
AustralianSuper says possible Glencore listing on ASX would be positive reut.rs/4dLB6Pp
AustralianSuper has started adding MFA to accounts after it got hacked bigtime. It has chosen to use… SMS
July 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
AustralianSuper has started adding MFA to accounts after it got hacked bigtime. It has chosen to use… SMS
It seems like big Australian super funds like AustralianSuper, HESTA and Hostplus need a little help standing up to oil and gas company Woodside.
Dorothy and Toto decided to pay each fund a visit. 🌈#WickedWoodside #auspol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbBe...
Dorothy and Toto decided to pay each fund a visit. 🌈#WickedWoodside #auspol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbBe...
Climate-Wreckers of OZ
YouTube video by Market Forces
www.youtube.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
It seems like big Australian super funds like AustralianSuper, HESTA and Hostplus need a little help standing up to oil and gas company Woodside.
Dorothy and Toto decided to pay each fund a visit. 🌈#WickedWoodside #auspol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbBe...
Dorothy and Toto decided to pay each fund a visit. 🌈#WickedWoodside #auspol
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbBe...
As Whitehaven's top shareholder, #AustralianSuper
must challenge Whitehaven's risky growth strategy, demanding an end to new coal and protecting its members' retirement savings.
Sign the open letter to AustralianSuper. australiansuperpolluter.com
must challenge Whitehaven's risky growth strategy, demanding an end to new coal and protecting its members' retirement savings.
Sign the open letter to AustralianSuper. australiansuperpolluter.com
August 19, 2026 at 6:44 AM
As Whitehaven's top shareholder, #AustralianSuper
must challenge Whitehaven's risky growth strategy, demanding an end to new coal and protecting its members' retirement savings.
Sign the open letter to AustralianSuper. australiansuperpolluter.com
must challenge Whitehaven's risky growth strategy, demanding an end to new coal and protecting its members' retirement savings.
Sign the open letter to AustralianSuper. australiansuperpolluter.com
AustralianSuper has been hit with 600 attempted cyber attacks in the past month, ABC News understands, with four members losing half a million dollars combined.
AustralianSuper is the nation's biggest retirement fund, with at least 3.5 million members and billions of dollars invested.
#auapol
AustralianSuper is the nation's biggest retirement fund, with at least 3.5 million members and billions of dollars invested.
#auapol
Australian superannuation funds hit by cyber attacks, with members' money stolen
A number of Australian superannuation funds have been hit with suspected cyber attacks, with members of one fund losing at least $500,000 in retirement savings. Stressed fund members also can't access...
www.abc.net.au
April 4, 2025 at 5:51 AM
AustralianSuper has been hit with 600 attempted cyber attacks in the past month, ABC News understands, with four members losing half a million dollars combined.
AustralianSuper is the nation's biggest retirement fund, with at least 3.5 million members and billions of dollars invested.
#auapol
AustralianSuper is the nation's biggest retirement fund, with at least 3.5 million members and billions of dollars invested.
#auapol
Market Forces analysis reveals #AustralianSuper now has 70.9 million shares in Whitehaven Coal and is on the brink of becoming the coal company's largest investor.
#climate #superannuation @investordaily.bsky.social
#climate #superannuation @investordaily.bsky.social
AustralianSuper slammed for alleged ESG breach
The super fund has entered the cross hairs of Market Forces due to its large shareholding in Whitehaven Coal.
www.investordaily.com.au
June 29, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Market Forces analysis reveals #AustralianSuper now has 70.9 million shares in Whitehaven Coal and is on the brink of becoming the coal company's largest investor.
#climate #superannuation @investordaily.bsky.social
#climate #superannuation @investordaily.bsky.social
Shame on #AustralianSuper . Move your funds to a more ethical super now. #auspol #whitehaven #climatecriminals #auspol
AustralianSuper – the biggest shareholder in Whitehaven Coal, owning nearly $1 billion in shares – doesn't seem too keen on accepting this gift... 🤔
If you don't want new coal #AustralianSuper: make sure you tell Whitehaven! #climate #auspol
If you don't want new coal #AustralianSuper: make sure you tell Whitehaven! #climate #auspol
March 18, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Shame on #AustralianSuper . Move your funds to a more ethical super now. #auspol #whitehaven #climatecriminals #auspol
“Aust largest industry superannuation provider fined $27m for failing to notify members of their duplicate accounts.
Federal court justice Lisa Hespe on Friday made the ruling against AustralianSuper, finding it contravened the Superannuation Industry Act.”
Federal court justice Lisa Hespe on Friday made the ruling against AustralianSuper, finding it contravened the Superannuation Industry Act.”
February 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
“Aust largest industry superannuation provider fined $27m for failing to notify members of their duplicate accounts.
Federal court justice Lisa Hespe on Friday made the ruling against AustralianSuper, finding it contravened the Superannuation Industry Act.”
Federal court justice Lisa Hespe on Friday made the ruling against AustralianSuper, finding it contravened the Superannuation Industry Act.”
AustralianSuper is just one of the funds. The others have 13.5 million members between them, and those without sufficient assets get the state pension anyway
September 29, 2026 at 7:35 AM
AustralianSuper is just one of the funds. The others have 13.5 million members between them, and those without sufficient assets get the state pension anyway