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The Superannuation system in Australia consists of: (a) mandatory Superannuation contributions (b) concessional taxes on Super contributions (c) all of the other answers* (d) concessional taxes on earnings in Super funds

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The Superannuation system in Australia consists of: (a) mandatory Superannuation contributions (b) concessional taxes on Super contributions (c) all of the other answers* (d) concessional taxes on earnings in Super funds

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The Superannuation system in Australia indeed consists of all the options mentioned.

(a) Mandatory Superannuation contributions: In Australia, employers are required by law to pay 9.5% (as of 2021) of an employee's ordinary time earnings into a superannuation fund, which is known as the Superannuation Guarantee.

(b) Concessional taxes on Super contributions: Contributions made to superannuation funds are taxed at a concessional rate of 15%, which is lower than most people's personal income tax rate.

(c) All of the other answers: This option is correct as it includes both mandatory Superannuation contributions and concessional taxes on Super contributions.

(d) Concessional taxes on earnings in Super funds: The earnings of a superannuation fund (from investments) are also taxed at a concessional rate of 15%.

So, the answer is (c) all of the other answers.

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