FAQ
Your Age Pension questions answered by YourLifeChoices experts.
How does selling the family home affect the Age Pension?
Will my Age Pension be affected by selling my family home or downsizing?
Reducing tax paid with tax offsets for age pensioners
As a pensioner, you may be eligible for the seniors and pensioners tax offset (SAPTO).
Are adjoining blocks exempt from the assets test?
Bianca is about to apply for the Age Pension and has some questions about the exemption
Can you get Age Pension in a couple if your partner is working?
How will you be assessed as a couple? Check your eligibility here?
Centrelink Q&A: What to do if your payment is incorrect
Chris thinks he has been dudded with his pension payments and wants to know what to do
What you need to know about retiring to a mobile home
The Centrelink rules that apply if you have a caravan park address.
For how long can pensioners stay overseas?
Learn more about travelling, including effects on Age Pension payment rates.
How long does it take to process Age Pension applications?
How long will it take for my Age Pension application to be processed?
How to transfer your UK Pension to Australia
What is the process for transferring your UK pension to Australia?
Can I still receive an Australian Age Pension living overseas?
Learn more about claiming your Age Pension when you go to live overseas.
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