Allowable Earnings

Asset test tables

View the tables below to find out the Asset Test Limits for Allowances and ...

Centrelink asset test

Income test limits for pensions

View the tables below to find out the income test limits for full and ...

Centrelink income test

Work bonus - Should I continue working after pension age?

YOURLifeChoices subscriber Tom wants to know if the work bonus makes it worthwhile continuing to work after pension age. The rate at which a pension is withdrawn is 50 cents per dollar income above the free area (currently $146). However, under the ...

Is it worthwhile?

Centrelink asset classes

YOURLifeChoices subscriber Maureen is contemplating a move to over 50s accommodation but is concerned about how Centrelink will view this asset. Q. Maureen I am a little confused in regards to what Centrelink classes as an asset etc. ...

Will she lose her pension?

Pension increases

From 20 September 2011 pension rates will increase in line with CPI resulting in an increase of $19.50 for a single Age Pension.

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Income test limits for pensions

The CPI rise in pension payments is also reflected by an increase in the amount of income you can receive before you lose your pension completely.

Centrelink income tests

Utility bills are on the rise

YOURLifeChoices shows how to reduce your power costs and make your life that little bit easier.

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Increased asset test limits

Asset limits have been reviewed and increased in line with recent CPI pension increases.

Centrelink asset test

Guide to Centrelink

YOURLifeChoices answer your questions on the Age Pension, Starting retirement and using Centrelink Online Services.

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