Thanks pecora. We put money into super; (work test adhered to). It was to offset a capital gain outside super.
Since can also put in amounts over a 3 year period totalling ($450,000 ???) and this wasn't exceeded, does it mean I need to be paying tax on amount contributed as it was a 'deducted contribution' - that is, it was deducted against cgt?
Forgive me if my questions reveal a lack of understanding. I would really have liked this all explained to our high fee charging accountant instead of on this forum.