The Australian Construction Industry Redundancy Trust (ACIRT) today announced the appointment of Dascia Bennett as the new General Manager. Dascia takes over the leadership of the organisation from Tony Butcher who retired in October after 10 years of impactful service.
Welcoming Incoming GM Dascia Bennett
Dascia Bennett steps into the role ready to build on ACIRT’s strong foundation as the most trusted redundancy safety net where it has consistently returned value to members with a 30-year tradition of paying an annual dividend to members.
Dascia is an accomplished leader whose 25-year career spans CEO and senior executive roles across financial services, superannuation, insurance, technology, and government. She is recognised for her exceptional insight in navigating complex operating environments and steering organisations through transformative phases. She steps into this role with a sharp, member-centric vision – a plan to build on ACIRT’s strengths and focus on key areas to provide the best possible value and financial security for all members. Dascia is committed to maintaining prudent management and continuing to grow deep partnerships with employers and unions.
Dascia commented that ‘the current environment presents challenges, but ACIRT remains strong and committed to its stakeholders and members. With over 95,000 members and more than 1,700 employers, we assure you that ACIRT is here for the long term. For 30 years, members have trusted us to safeguard their redundancy entitlements, and that trust is something we value deeply. Our focus is clear: to continue being the fund of choice, ensuring all profits are returned to members, and operating with full transparency and compliance. Everything we do is driven by a 100% commitment to our members’.
Commitment to members confirmed
ACIRT also confirms the annual 2025 distribution will be paid in November. This year, thanks to particularly good investment returns, a total of $30 million will be distributed back to members.
ACIRT’s commitment to its members is unwavering. What sets them apart is their promise to return every dollar of entitlements directly to their members. Beyond safeguarding redundancy funds, they also deliver a number of other essential benefits to assist members. The Fund looks forward to contemporising and growing the offering in the future.
ACIRT – The trusted redundancy safety net for over 30 years.