Centrelink Age Pension Articles

Is the Age Pension more valuable than you think?

Is the Age Pension more valuable than you think?

What would you do if you won a lottery prize of $766,000? That's a life-changing amount of money for most people. What if you found out you could be entitled to even more – over $1.1 million? The good news is you don't need a winning ticket to receive that...

Age Pension Q&A for 60-somethings

Age Pension Q&A for 60-somethings

Some of the best Age Pension questions we receive at Retirement Essentials come not from people already at eligibility age, but from those in their early-to-mid 60s, planning for what’s ahead. Whether it’s deciding how to spend super before age 67, shifting...

Will a new relationship affect my Age Pension?

Will a new relationship affect my Age Pension?

Owen, 69, had been looking forward to sharing weekends with Laila, 60 – gardening, travel, and the small routines that come with building a life together. But before Laila moved in, Owen wanted to know one practical thing: how would his Age Pension change...

Age Pension increases 20 September 2025

Age Pension increases 20 September 2025

The twice-yearly Age Pension indexation has now been announced with changes due to start on 20 September 2025. The tables below show the changes which affect retirees, as confirmed by the Department of Social Security (DSS) on 19 August.  The new...

Retiring before Age Pension Age: What you need to know

Retiring before Age Pension Age: What you need to know

Retiring before you qualify for the Age Pension can feel like stepping into no-man’s land. You’ve wrapped up your working life, but you’re not yet eligible for government support. It’s a unique stage – and one that’s becoming increasingly common since the...

Age Pension and deeming changes on 20 September 2025

Age Pension and deeming changes on 20 September 2025

On Tuesday 19 August the Minister for Social Services, Tanya Plibersek, announced significant changes to Age Pension payments and deeming rates. These changes are due to come into effect on 20 September this year. The base rate of the Age Pension will...

What Centrelink can and cannot do

What Centrelink can and cannot do

Ever wondered just how much Centrelink really knows about you? You’re not alone. With so much of our financial life now online, many people ask: What can Centrelink access — and what are they legally allowed to do with that information? These are valid...