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1.1.S.97 Superannuation Holding Accounts Special Account

Definition

The Superannuation Holding Accounts Special Account is a government account that is used to hold and manage superannuation funds that are from small or unclaimed superannuation accounts.

This account is not a superannuation fund as it serves as a holding account until small or unclaimed super balances are claimed by an eligible superannuation fund.

Act reference: Small Superannuation Accounts Act 1995 section 8 Superannuation Holding Accounts Special Account, section 9 Special Account is not a superannuation fund

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