Superannuation

Superannuation is now a key asset in family law property settlements. This article explains how superannuation is valued under the updated 2025 Regulations, how defined benefit and accumulation interests are treated, and what separating couples need to know.

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Superannuation Taxation Worldwide Australian superannuation tax treatment differs significantly from that of many other countries. The government taxes contributions and investment earnings during the accumulation phase. However, benefits are generally not taxed, except for Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) benefits and death benefits payable to non-dependents. In contrast, many other countries allow tax-free contributions and earnings, taxing benefits upon emergence. The