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Early super withdrawal

Noel Whittaker | November 13 2009 | The Sydney Morning Herald & The Age (subscribe)

Am I able to withdraw some of my super to cover my living expenses while recovering from knee surgery?

Q.

Am I able to withdraw some of my super to cover my living expenses while recovering from knee surgery?



A.

Unless you hold money in the unrestricted non preserved component of your fund you cannot make withdrawals until you reach your preservation age. This is at least 55.

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