Assessing superannuation 108-05070010

Policy

Social Security Guide, 4.8.1.10, Overview of Superannuation

Social Security Guide, 4.8.1.20, Types of Superannuation Funds

Social Security Guide, 4.4.2, Deeming of Financial Investments

Social Security Guide, 4.8.2.10, Principles for Assessing Superannuation Investments

Social Security Guide, 4.8.2.40, Treatment of Non-Income Support Recipient Partner's Superannuation Investments

Social Security Guide, 4.9.8.10, Specific provisions for assessing income streams

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 1076, Deemed income from financial assets-persons other than members of couples
• section 1077, Deemed income from financial assets-members of pensioner couples
• section 1078, Deemed income from financial assets-members of non-pensioner couples
• section 1120C, Value of superannuation reserves for superannuation funds of 4 members or less

Definitions of terms

Social Security Act 1991

• section 9, Financial assets and income streams definitions
• section 8, Income test definitions
• section 23, General definitions