When you were born | Age you qualify for a pension | Do you qualify for a pension now? |
Before 31 December 1953 | You qualify now | You qualify now |
1 January 1954 to 30 June 1955 | 66 years | You qualify now |
1 July 1955 to 31 December 1956 | 66 years and 6 months | You qualify now |
1957 | 67 years | You qualify for a pension from your birthday in 2024 |
1957 | 67 years | You qualify for a pension from your birthday in 2025 |
1959, 1960 and beyond | 67 years | You do not yet qualify for a pension |
In Australia, all government pension claims are handled by Centrelink, but before you can claim your pension, you must first make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria, such as being at or over your retirement qualifying age, and being a resident of Australia for at least 10 years.
No, everyone is treated the same when it comes to the age they can apply for the Age Pension. The actual retirement age can be quite different for men and women but this would be down to choice or circumstance rather than government policy.
The amount of pension you are entitled to can be impacted by how much you have accumulated in super; men typically retire with higher balances than women. Women tend to retire with lower balances and have, on average, a longer life expectancy than men, so they can tend to be more reliant on the pension for many more years. That's why it can be helpful to make voluntary contributions to your super while you're still working.
Again, no. While the average retirement age may vary from state to state, the Australian government pension rates are the same across the country, regardless of whether you live in a city in Victoria or on a farm in the outback.
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