Module 3: Contribution rules

Module 3: Contribution rules

Module overview: 

• What is a contribution, the eligibility requirements and how contributions can be made into super.
• The types of contributions that can be made.
• How a member’s total superannuation balance impacts them making contributions.
• Meeting the work test and work test exemption requirements for a member to make a contribution.
• The timing of contributions made into super.
• The contribution caps, the operation of the bring-forward rule and the ability to split contributions with a spouse.
• Dealing with excess contributions.
• Other types of contributions that can be made into super.