Don't increase super taxes, says Treasury official
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The superannuation system is largely fair and it would be a mistake to change it on the basis of one or two examples of $100 million super funds, a top Treasury official said.
The superannuation system is largely fair and it would be a mistake to change it on the basis of one or two examples of $100 million super funds, a top Treasury official said.
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