With the COVID-19 pandemic, early release of superannuation arrangements have seen members access more than $30 billion of superannuation benefits. While these arrangements end on 31 December 2020, it is timely to remember that the COVID-19 early release provisions are not the only arrangements which allow members early access.
Leaving aside the question of whether it is prudent for individuals to access their superannuation early, and where members may continue to face financial hardship regardless of COVID-19 during these unprecedented times, this pop up webinar provided valuable insights as to other ways in which members can obtain early access.