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How do I keep track of my pension? How do I keep track of my pension? You can access details about your AustralianSuper Pension account in a number of ways... View Full Answer
How do I transfer my super into AustralianSuper? How do I transfer my super into AustralianSuper? Just fill in our Transfer your super Form, send it to AustralianSuper and we will do the rest.
How is the Transition to Retirement option different to the Pension? How is the Transition to Retirement option different to the Pension? They are essentially the same, however some different rules apply to Transition to Retirement option members... View Full Answer
How much do I need to start an AustralianSuper pension? How much do I need to start an AustralianSuper pension? You can take up an AustralianSuper Pension if you have met the eligibility requirements and have $10,000 or more in your super account/s to invest. You don’t have to have an existing super account with AustralianSuper to take up an AustralianSuper Pension and the money can come from more than one place.
I’m not a current member of AustralianSuper – can I still open an AustralianSuper Pension? I’m not a current member of AustralianSuper – can I still open an AustralianSuper Pension? Yes. AustralianSuper will accept rollovers from other super funds to set up a pension. It’s important to note that because pensions attract favourable tax treatment, the Australian Government will only allow superannuation money to be used to set up pensions... View Full Answer
I’ve heard of the Transition to Retirement option. What is it? I’ve heard of the Transition to Retirement option. What is it? A feature of the AustralianSuper Pension is the Transition to Retirement option. It allows people who have not yet retired to take up a pension while continuing to work, and therefore to move gradually into retirement.
What are the benefits of a pension? What are the benefits of a pension? There are many benefits for people in retirement who take their super as a pension through a super fund like AustralianSuper. With a pension you... View Full Answer
Who can open an AustralianSuper Pension? Who can open an AustralianSuper Pension? Anyone who has one of the following... View Full Answer

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