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Compulsory superannuation has been around since 1992, but there is still a lot of confusion about its purpose and how it works.
Our Super for beginners guide is designed to answer all the basic questions you have about superannuation.
We also cover super's rules for contributions, detail how they are taxed and when and how you can withdraw your retirement savings.
Visit the sections below to learn the fundamentals about superannuation:
As a first step, the following are key articles that describe how super works.
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