Superannuation provides a tool for saving for retirement. Both yourself and your employer can contribute to it over time and this money is then invested into a variety of  appropriate investments such as shares, property, savings accounts and government bonds.

When you retire, or qualify for your superannuation due to disability or death you will receive the money (less charges and taxes) either as regular payments made periodically, a lump sum payment, or a combination of the two.

The Superannuation Guarantee came into effect on July

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