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Super Guide for the 2023-24 financial year

Happy new (financial) year! In this special newsletter we’ve updated all SuperGuide articles covering the key rules, regulations, rates and thresholds for the 2023-24 financial year and highlighted the major changes that take place from 1 July 2023.

Some of the key changes include:

  • Superannuation guarantee increases from 10.5% to 11%
  • Return to standard minimum pension drawdowns
  • Transfer balance cap increases from $1.7 million to $1.9 million
  • Age Pension eligibility age increases from 66 years and 6 months to 67 years

2023-24 SUPER AND PENSION CHANGES

Superannuation rule changes from July 2026 (and previous years)
What’s changed, what’s coming and how you’ll be affected. Read more.
Superannuation rule changes from July 2026 (and previous years)
What’s changed, what’s coming and how you’ll be affected. Read more.
Key superannuation rates and thresholds for 2025-26
A new financial year brings updated thresholds for a range of super measures. Take a look at the new numbers to check for opportunities. Read more.
Key superannuation rates and thresholds for 2025-26
A new financial year brings updated thresholds for a range of super measures. Take a look at the new numbers to check for opportunities. Read more.
Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions rate and rules
With Super Guarantee (SG) contribution rates changing again, it pays to understand the rules and the rate your employer is required to pay in 2025-26. Read more.
Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions rate and rules
With Super Guarantee (SG) contribution rates changing again, it pays to understand the rules and the rate your employer is required to pay in 2025-26. Read more.
How is my Total Superannuation Balance (TSB) calculated?
Your total super balance determines whether you can use a range of valuable super measures. Learn how it works and what you could be eligible for. Read more.
How is my Total Superannuation Balance (TSB) calculated?
Your total super balance determines whether you can use a range of valuable super measures. Learn how it works and what you could be eligible for. Read more.
Transfer balance cap (TBC) for super pensions: How it works
The transfer balance cap limits the amount you can transfer from your super savings into a tax-free pension. The cap is currently $2m but you may have a different cap… Read more.
Transfer balance cap (TBC) for super pensions: How it works
The transfer balance cap limits the amount you can transfer from your super savings into a tax-free pension. The cap is currently $2m but you may have a different cap… Read more.
Minimum pension drawdown rates (2025–26) and calculator
Age-based minimum annual withdrawal rates apply to account-based pensions. Here’s how they are calculated. Read more.
Minimum pension drawdown rates (2025–26) and calculator
Age-based minimum annual withdrawal rates apply to account-based pensions. Here’s how they are calculated. Read more.

2023-24 SUPER CONTRIBUTIONS GUIDES

Concessional super contributions guide (2025-26)
Concessional contributions make up most of the money going into your super account, so it’s important to understand what these are and how they work. Read more.
Concessional super contributions guide (2025-26)
Concessional contributions make up most of the money going into your super account, so it’s important to understand what these are and how they work. Read more.
Non-concessional super contributions guide (2025–26)
Making a personal contribution into your super can be a great way to boost your retirement nest egg and enjoy the tax-effective benefits of the super system. Read more.
Non-concessional super contributions guide (2025–26)
Making a personal contribution into your super can be a great way to boost your retirement nest egg and enjoy the tax-effective benefits of the super system. Read more.

AGE PENSION CHANGES

Age Pension calculator (March 2026 update)
Our Age Pension calculator gives you an estimate of your potential Age Pension entitlements based on your situation, assets and income. Read more.
Age Pension calculator (March 2026 update)
Our Age Pension calculator gives you an estimate of your potential Age Pension entitlements based on your situation, assets and income. Read more.
Age Pension assets test rules (from March 2026)
This article details the rules and limits of the Age Pension assets test (how much your savings and other assets are worth), which is one half of the means test … Read more.
Age Pension assets test rules (from March 2026)
This article details the rules and limits of the Age Pension assets test (how much your savings and other assets are worth), which is one half of the means test … Read more.
Age Pension income test rules (from March 2026)
A common question for those nearing or in retirement is “How much can a pensioner earn before it affects the pension?”. Read more
Age Pension income test rules (from March 2026)
A common question for those nearing or in retirement is “How much can a pensioner earn before it affects the pension?”. Read more
Deeming rates and calculator for the Age Pension income test
The days of ultra low deeming rates are over as they increase for the second year this financial year. Read more.
Deeming rates and calculator for the Age Pension income test
The days of ultra low deeming rates are over as they increase for the second year this financial year. Read more.

Important: All information on SuperGuide is general in nature only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether any information on SuperGuide is appropriate to you before acting on it. If SuperGuide refers to a financial product you should obtain the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) or seek personal financial advice before making any investment decisions.

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