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AustralianSuper sued over death benefit delays

BY JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025 9:10AM

Australia's largest super fund is being sued by ASIC over the delayed processing of close to 7000 death benefit claims, with some beneficiaries left waiting four years for a payout.

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