Super policy is 'going to be a nightmare'
The superannuation system will become even more complicated because of the Coalition's decision to grant exemptions, planners warn.
Sally Patten writes on Personal Finance specialising in Superannuation & SMSFs, Tax, Managed Funds. Based in our Sydney newsroom, Sally is Fairfax Business Media's Personal Finance editor and has more than 20 year experience in journalism, working in UK, Hong Kong and Australia.
The superannuation system will become even more complicated because of the Coalition's decision to grant exemptions, planners warn.
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