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'Catch up' super contributions: a tax break for rich (old men)

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imageCatch-up contributions are primarily used by the wealthy, not middle income earners.Image sourced from www.shutterstock.com

It’s no secret that our superannuation system is unfair. Over half the value of the tax breaks goes to the top 20% of income earners, people who already have enough resources to fund their own retirement.

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