More Australians are using their superannuation for medical procedures. But that might put their financial health at risk
- Written by Neera Bhatia, Associate Professor in Law, Deakin University
fizkes/ShutterstockA record number of Australians are accessing their superannuation early on compassionate grounds, mainly to fund their own medical procedures – or those of a family member.
Some 150,000 Australians have used the scheme in the last five years. Nearly 40,000 people had applications approved in 2022-23, compared to just under...





