Pension
| IN THIS SECTION |
| Will you get a pension? |
| Claiming Your Pension Overseas |
| Age Pension |
| Disability Support Pension |
| Pension Bonus |
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.
How long can you spend overseas?
How long can you spend overseas?
Greg is worried he will lose the pension for spending too much time out of ...
Will overseas trips affect pension?
Will overseas trips affect pension?
Elaine wants to visit a sick cousin overseas, but will that affect her pension?
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Why must I reapply for my pension?
Why must I reapply for my pension?
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Know your pension entitlements
Know your pension entitlements
Here are the latest government updates to help you stay on track.
Will you get a pension?
Will you get an Age Pension?
Do you meet the criteria to qualify for an Age Pension?
Will you qualify?Retiring from the workforce
Can you get the Age Pension if you stop working before 65?
Discover your entitlementsWhich Age Pension will I get?
As a New Zealand citizen, Barry is unsure if he is entitled to an Australian Age Pension.
Which Age Pension?Claiming Your Pension Overseas
How long can you spend overseas?
Greg is worried he will lose the pension for spending too much time out of Australia.
Overseas worryWill overseas trips affect pension?
Elaine wants to visit a sick cousin overseas, but will that affect her pension?
Special considerationResponse to Age Pension portability
The changes to Age Pension portability will have an affect on real Aussies. Frank is one of them.
Two sides to the storyDisability Support Pension
Investment properties and pension
David is suffering MS, but is worried he won’t be able to get the disability pension.
Too many assets?Possible DSP changes
Sue has heard that there may be changes to the hours which one can work while claiming the Disability Support Pension and would like this clarified.
How many hours can you work?Planned DSP increases
Lorna would like to know if those on the Disability Support Pension will also see a rise in payments.
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