Q: A generic question, once the super account is a pension account, can a lump sum be withdrawn, say, after one year of receiving a pension from it?
A: The simple answer to this question is you certainly can access a lump sum from your super fund so long as you are eligible to access a lump sum. So again, that would mean you’re probably fully retired, or you’re over age 65, or you’re essentially eligible to have unrestricted access to your super.
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