Will the Coalition free superannuation for housing deposits?

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By Leith van Onselen

Speculation continues to build that the Turnbull Government will allow first home buyers (FHBs) to access their superannuation to fund a housing deposit. From The AFR:

The question is how the federal government will now use its May budget to… create the impression it is doing more to help curb foreign investment and make housing more affordable for “ordinary people”.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.