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The superannuation rule you should know about if you are over 60

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
October 22, 2026 • 12:37 AM
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For those working in multiple positions, leaving one can be enough to provide access to retirement savings, even if they carry on working in the other.

The superannuation rule you should know about if you are over 60

Q: Seven years ago, when I was 55, I took on a serious part-time weekend job on top of my full-time job, working six hours a day on most Saturdays and Sundays. I took the extra work to help pay off my mortgage and build up my superannuation, as I want to retire when I turn 67. Both employers have paid super contributions for me. I would now like to stop the part-time work. When can I access the super from this job? – Bruce

A: The good news is that you can access all of your accumulated superannuation now, even though you intend to continue working in your full-time job, says financial planner David McGregor of Perth-based Bruining Partners.

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