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From 20 March 2012 pension rates will increase in line with cost of living increases.
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By how much will my pension be reduced?
YOURLifeChoices subscriber Peter is currently receiving a full Age Pension but has ...
Age Pension eligibility age
Under the Pension Sustainability Reforms in 2009, the Federal Government announced an increase in ...
Will I get a pension bonus?
Paula is contemplating retirement when she turns 64 next year but is unsure if ...
Will I lose my carer supplement?
YOURLifeChoices subscriber Von is concerned that when she moves to the Age ...
Volunteering and Centrelink
If you are receiving Centrelink benefits volunteering can be a great alternative to paid ...
Age Pension versus Disability Support Pension
YOURLifeChoices subscriber, Ron, currently receives the Disability Support Pension and would like to know if he would be better to switch to the Age Pension when he is eligible? Q. Ron I have just received forms from Centrelink ...
Separated under one roof
YOURLifeChoices subscriber Pam is her husband’s carer but they are married in name only. She is keen to know how Centrelink will view their relationship when she applies for the Age Pension. Q. Pam My husband is on an Age Pension ...
How do I apply for an Age Pension?
Q. How do I apply for an Age Pension? I will reach Age Pension age early next year but don’t know how to start the process of retirement. I have never had any dealings with Centrelink and don’t know whether I need to contact them, ...
Will she lose her pension?
YOURLifeChoices subscriber Catriona would like to know how the proceeds of the sale of her mother’s home will affect her Age Pension. Q. Catriona My mum is thinking about selling her unit (worth about $150,000) and going to live with her ...
Is the Age Pension adequate?
Ask this question of any one trying to survive on an Age Pension and the answer will undoubtedly be a resounding ‘no’. Whilst the current government was behind the Age Pension reforms of 2009, have they decided that this was enough and can now rest on its laurels? ...
How to start retirement
Q. Tom I will reach Age Pension age early next year but don’t know how to start the process of retirement. I have never had any dealings with Centrelink and don’t know whether I need to contact them, if they will contact me or if I ...
What does cost of living mean?
A recent news item in the Age is very useful in highlighting the difference between the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) living cost indices. Confused? Read on for our plain-English explanation and how this affects those on an Age ...
Claiming Age Pension from overseas
YOURLifeChoices subscriber Emmie, is now eligible to claim the Age Pension but is currently living in Vietnam. She would like to know if she can make her claim from outside Australia. Q. Emmie I am an Australian citizen and have become ...
British pension and applying for an Australian pension
Q. Rewa Can you please advise how a part British pension is treated when you apply for an Australian pension. As an Australian I worked in the UK for 14 years and now at the age of 61 have an entitlement to approximately $100 a week ...