Concern as Australians access super for non-urgent medical costs | ABC NEWS
Australians are increasingly accessing their superannuation on compassionate grounds.
Last financial year, 63,300 individuals withdrew a total of $1.37 billion for medical expenses, according to ATO data.
Deputy CEO of Super Consumers Australia, Katrina Ellis, says predatory businesses are encouraging patients to access their super for non-urgent procedures.
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