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10 October 2026

The fight over using super for housing has deep roots in Australian politics. But would it actually work?

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The fight over using super for housing has deep roots in Australian politics. But would it actually work?

Ultimately, the debate is a battle for power over Australians’ savings pool of $4. 8tn dating back to the scheme’s inception ...

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