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Poppy Johnston and Dominic Giannini

Treasurer questions viability of super tax breaks

The treasurer has queried the sustainability of superannuation tax breaks that are on track to cost more than the aged pension by 2050.

Jim Chalmers has taken aim at the tax concessions as part of his government's work to enshrine the definition of superannuation in law.

Dr Chalmers said the tax concessions were at odds with the government's goal of repairing the budget and a functional super system.

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