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Young to bear brunt of $100b hit from early super scheme

Ronald Mizen
Ronald MizenPolitical correspondent

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Young and low-paid workers will comprise the bulk of a $100 billion shortfall in retirement savings resulting from the Morrison government's early release of superannuation scheme, according to a new analysis.

One in five people aged between 25 to 34 dipped into their super under the scheme, with about 15 per cent draining their accounts; about 30 per cent of all applicants had less than $1000 remaining after their withdrawal.

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Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com

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