When I start accessing super, will that be counted as an asset?
Q: When I start drawing from my super after I turned 55, will my super then count as an asset? As my partner is over 65 most of our money is in my super and we are eligible for the pension.
Age Pension: Is my super benefit counted towards the Centrelink Pension assets test?
Q: Can you please confirm whether the assets held in a superannuation fund count towards the Centrelink asset test/income test?
Age Pension: September 2011 rates now available
The new Age Pension rates, taking effect from 20 September 2011 are set out in this article. Note that ‘pf’ stands for ‘per fortnight’. The Age Pension rates are adjusted twice-yearly – in March and September.
Age Pension: September 2009 rates and thresholds now available
The new Age Pension rates, and thresholds, taking effect from 20 September 2009 are set out in the tables below. The Age Pension Bonus amounts also increase. Note that ‘pf’ stands for ‘per fortnight’.
