The ATO is rolling out another layer of protection for your superannuation. From May 2026, anyone who has registered their device with the ATO app will need to verify a request before it goes through, if they're transferring or consolidating super via ATO online services.

It's a simple extra step, but an important one. This latest update joins a growing suite of ATO app security features designed to catch fraudulent activity before it causes real damage — and with super balances often representing years of hard-earned savings, that extra checkpoint is worth having.

A quick note on a separate ATO message

Separately, on 5 June 2026, many taxpayers received a wave of ATO messages relating to changes in bank account details. If you were one of them, there's no need for alarm — the ATO has confirmed this was triggered by a planned internal system update, not a security issue, and no action is required in response to that particular message.

What we'd recommend

Even so, it's a timely reminder to stay on top of your ATO app notifications generally. We recommend you:

• Review any real-time alerts as they come through
• Double-check that your personal and account details are correct
• Act quickly if anything looks unfamiliar or out of place

If you're ever unsure whether an ATO message or app alert is genuine, don't hesitate to give us a call before you act on it — it's always better to check than to risk it.

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