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Age Pension : 20 September 2015 Updates

The tables below set out the revised age pension rates. These will be applicable until 19 March 2016. Our Pension Estimator/Calculator has been updated to reflect these new rates.

 Age Pension rates increases

Couple (each member of couple, per fortnight - including the Energy Supplement)

20 March 2015 20 September 2015 Increase
$648.40 $653.50 $5.10 pf

Single (each member of couple, per fortnight - including the Energy Supplement)

20 March 2015 20 September 2015 Increase
$860.20 $867.00 $6.80 pf

Please note that the Centrelink /Human Services site remains ‘down‘ and we have not been able to verify any changes to deeming rates or the impacts for 2017 pension as a result of recent Budget changes. As soon as the Centrelink site is restored we can verify those details.

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  1. UnknownApril 1, 2016 at 6:14 PM

    I have received notification of an increase to my BBC pension . IT HAS BEEN INCREASED TO 1444.08 POUNDS STERLING. I can copy the info for you if required.
    Bill Mackie

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