Centrelink Age Pension Articles

Do you have an Age Pension question or concern?

Do you have an Age Pension question or concern?

Nicole, Sharon and Steven know the answers We never fail to be surprised by how many questions our members have when it comes to the detail of Age Pension entitlements. Our recent update on the 1 July Age Pension rule changes attracted 75 comments, which...

Relationships and money: how love can affect your income

Relationships and money: how love can affect your income

How love can affect your income Frank Sinatra sang that ‘Love and Marriage’ went together like a ‘horse and carriage’ back in 1955. But that was a lifetime ago, and relationships and money are now viewed entirely differently. Marriage is far less frequent,...

Deeming rates thresholds to change 1 July

Deeming rates thresholds to change 1 July

Deeming rates 1 July: Here come higher thresholds Last week we alerted you to changes in income and assets thresholds for Age Pension eligibility, starting 1 July. We also noted that there would be an important change to the thresholds for deeming rates....

July 2023 Age Pension changes

July 2023 Age Pension changes

Age Pension increases from 1 July 2023: What you need to know We previously reported that Age Pension thresholds will change on 1 July this year. We now know by how much and who will be affected. Whilst the changes won’t go live until 1 July, the rates for...

Increase in Age Pension age to 70

Increase in Age Pension age to 70

Increase in Age Pension age to 70: Is this a good idea? On 1 July, the Age Pension eligibility age will increase to 67, the final incremental increase in a process that started in 2017 when the eligibility age was 65. . Unlike the situation in France, where...

Compare the cards: which concession card is best for Ken?

Compare the cards: which concession card is best for Ken?

Which concession card is best for Ken? Last week we had a call from Ken who was very confused about his health card entitlement. Which prompted us to share the following comparison of concession cards so you know which one best suits your age and stage. Ken...