APRA consults on amendments to superannuation data collections

APRA released a consultation package on 8 July 2026 on proposed amendments to superannuation reporting standards as part of the transition of superannuation data collections from APRA's legacy Direct to APRA system, known as D2A, to its current data system, APRA Connect. Written submissions were due by 21 August 2026.

The proposals cover amendments to Reporting Standard SRS 533.0 Asset Allocation and Reporting Standard SRS 610.2 Membership Profile, together with updated definitions in Reporting Standard SRS 101.0 Definitions for Superannuation Data Collections. APRA also proposed to revoke Reporting Standard SRS 001.0 Profile and Structure, which currently applies as a baseline collection. These changes build on APRA's earlier Superannuation Data Transformation project and are intended to align the relevant reporting standards with the data model used for other APRA Connect collections.

APRA announced that it decommissioned the D2A platform on 27 March 2026, and has said the migration to APRA Connect is expected to reduce compliance burden on industry, improve data security, enhance data quality and streamline submissions through a single reporting platform. The consultation applies to all Registrable Superannuation Entity licensees, who will need to adjust their internal reporting processes to align with the amended standards and the new submission platform.

The proposals were open for consultation as at the closing date, and the final form of the amended reporting standards will depend on APRA's consideration of industry submissions.