Pension

The Australian government offers an Age Pension for older citizens who cannot fully fund their retirement through an allocated pension. This pension is paid through Centrelink. Pension payments are described by the government as an “adequate” income in retirement. However, many seniors would not agree as a single Age Pension entitlement, with all supplements, is currently around $19,400 per annum.

Not every Australian will be eligible for an Age Pension.

There are certain income and asset tests you need to pass and also Age and Residential requirements that need to be met.

This site keeps you up-to-date with pension increases, the disability support pension and changes to Centrelink rulings including whether you can still claim your pension while overseas.

Will your pension be affected?

Will your pension be affected?

UK pension reforms are set to affect those living outside the British Isles.

Is your pension at risk?

International Social Security Agreements

International Social Security Agreements

Is your pension covered by an International Social Security Agreement?

Find out if your pension is covered

How much Age Pension will we lose?

How much Age Pension will we lose?

How much could you lose by having an overseas pension?

Overseas pensions

Can I claim the Pension Bonus?

Can I claim the Pension Bonus?

How do you know if you’re eligible for the Pension Bonus?

Can you claim the Pension Bonus?

Pension increases clarified

Pension increases clarified

Debbie clarifies what people should be receiving with the pension increases

Did you get the right pension increase?

Retiring from the workforce

Retiring from the workforce

Can you get the Age Pension if you stop working before 65?

Discover your entitlements

Asset test tables

Asset test tables

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

Asset test limits