ACIRT, the construction industry’s most trusted redundancy fund, has announced a major brand evolution and strategic roadmap designed to deliver greater value, modernised services, and enhanced care for the people who build Australia.
The launch of the refreshed ACIRT brand and vision follows a comprehensive member survey. While the fund achieved an outstanding 92% satisfaction rating, the feedback highlighted a clear mandate: in a challenging economic and industry climate, members need a modern financial safety net that offers practical, holistic support.
A Purpose-Driven Rebrand: More Than Just a New Look
Built on the core pillars of trust, care, and practical support, the vision behind the new era directly addresses the real-world pressures currently facing the construction sector. Survey data revealed that more than half of ACIRT’s members are navigating significant challenges, including mental health pressures, burnout, injury risks, and debt management.
Delivering Greater Value: The 2026 Roadmap
The modernised brand is underpinned by a tangible strategic blueprint. To ensure ACIRT remains the gold standard for the industry, the fund is rolling out its 2026 Member Roadmap, which introduces highly anticipated financial and health benefits:
- A priority focus on reinstating tax-free Genuine Redundancy payments to members.
- Active exploration of added safeguards, including Income Protection and Accident & Illness cover.
- Partnerships with industry specialists to deliver vital on-site health programs and financial education.
- By 2026, ACIRT will become fully compliant under ASIC regulations. This brings a level of regulatory oversight and accountability comparable to Australia’s largest financial institutions, ensuring world-class governance.
Honoring 30 Years of Foundation Strength
The fund’s stable, transparent model ensures that every dollar of employer contributions is credited directly to member accounts and paid in full upon redundancy or industry departure, with standard payouts processed within three days. As a fund created by the industry, for the industry, ACIRT’s unique 50/50 balanced board representation between employers and unions ensures member interests always come first.
“ACIRT is here for the long term,” said Dascia Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of ACIRT. “Our focus is simple: keep your entitlements secure and keep improving the support you can rely on. The refreshed brand and our 2026 roadmap ensure we are not just trusted today, but significantly stronger tomorrow.”