Early access to super
Your super is for retirement, but you may be able to access it earlier on compassionate and other hardship grounds.
Understand the limited circumstances in which you can access your superannuation before retirement.
When you can access super early on compassionate grounds, what you need to do, and how to apply.
How to access your super early if you have a terminal medical condition.
When you can access super early due to severe financial hardship and how to apply.
How you can use some of your eligible voluntary super contributions to help buy your first home.
Work out the tax that applies to withdrawals or payments from super.
Understand how your military invalidity pension is taxed.
Make sure you know when it's legal to access your super – there are consequences if you access it illegally.
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