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Superannuation
04 September 2025 by Maja Garaca Djurdjevic

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First State Super chief honoured

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First State Super's chief has been appointed to the Order of Australia

First State Super chief executive Michael Dwyer has been recognised for his services to the superannuation industry through his various executive roles and for his services to the broader community through his work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Dwyer was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the Queen's Birthday honours list announced on 13 June.

He has been chief executive of First State Super since 2004 and has served many years as director of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.

The First State Super CEO was also instrumental in establishing the Funds Executives Association Limited, acting as its founding chairman more than a decade ago.