Change log

Each entry shows a figure moving from one official value to the next, newest first. 374 changes are recorded.

The log covers the earlier values that have been verified against an official source. A figure with no entry here has no earlier value recorded.

1 October 2026

• Maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) for aged care accommodationSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from8.43% a year→to8.51% a year

• Means tested care fee: maximum daily feeSource: My Aged Care (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing), Aged care home costs and fees

  Changed from$372.03 a day→to$380.46 a day

20 September 2026

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Services Australia, How much Age Pension you can get

  Changed from$829.40 a fortnight→to$855.90 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Services Australia, How much Age Pension you can get

  Changed from$1,100.30 a fortnight→to$1,135.40 a fortnight

• Aged care home basic daily fee (maximum)Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing), Aged care home costs and fees

  Changed from$66.80 a day→to$68.93 a day

• Aged care home means assessment: asset free areaSource: My Aged Care (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing), Aged care home costs and fees

  Changed from$64,500→to$66,500

• Aged care home means assessment: first asset thresholdSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$214,884→to$219,858.40

• Aged care home means assessment: first income threshold, couple, illness separated (single rate)Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$87,427.60 a year→to$89,402.04 a year

• Aged care home means assessment: first income threshold, singleSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$88,155.60 a year→to$90,130.04 a year

• Aged care home means assessment: fourth asset thresholdSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$547,884→to$552,858.40

• Aged care home means assessment: fourth income threshold, couple, illness separated (single rate)Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$139,172.80 a year→to$142,906.40 a year

• Aged care home means assessment: fourth income threshold, singleSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$142,084.80 a year→to$145,818.40 a year

• Aged care home means assessment: home exemption capSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$214,884→to$219,858.40

• Aged care home means assessment: income free area, couple, illness separated (single rate)Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$34,793.20 a year→to$35,726.60 a year

• Aged care home means assessment: income free area, singleSource: My Aged Care (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing), Aged care home costs and fees

  Changed from$35,521.20 a year→to$36,454.60 a year

• Aged care home means assessment: second asset thresholdSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$258,000→to$266,000

• Aged care home means assessment: second income threshold, couple, illness separated (single rate)Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$101,105 a year→to$105,048 a year

• Aged care home means assessment: second income threshold, singleSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$101,105 a year→to$105,048 a year

• Aged care home means assessment: third asset thresholdSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$361,366.66→to$369,366.66

• Aged care home means assessment: third income threshold, couple, illness separated (single rate)Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$117,230.20 a year→to$121,173.20 a year

• Aged care home means assessment: third income threshold, singleSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$117,230.20 a year→to$121,173.20 a year

• Aged care home: minimum permissible asset levelSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$64,500→to$66,500

• Assets test: part pension cut-off, couple homeowner (combined)Source: Services Australia, Assets test for Age Pension

  Changed from$1,102,500→to$1,121,000

• Assets test: part pension cut-off, couple non-homeowner (combined)Source: Services Australia, Assets test for Age Pension

  Changed from$1,369,500→to$1,388,000

• Assets test: part pension cut-off, single homeownerSource: Services Australia, Assets test for Age Pension

  Changed from$733,500→to$745,750

• Assets test: part pension cut-off, single non-homeownerSource: Services Australia, Assets test for Age Pension

  Changed from$1,000,500→to$1,012,750

• Commonwealth Seniors Health Card income limit, couple (combined)Source: Services Australia, Income test for Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

  Changed from$161,768 a year→to$168,076 a year

• Commonwealth Seniors Health Card income limit, singleSource: Services Australia, Income test for Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

  Changed from$101,105 a year→to$105,048 a year

• Income test: cut-off point, couple living together (combined)Source: Services Australia, Income test for Age Pension

  Changed from$4,016.80 a fortnight→to$4,128 a fortnight

• Income test: cut-off point, singleSource: Services Australia, Income test for Age Pension

  Changed from$2,627.80 a fortnight→to$2,701.40 a fortnight

• Maximum accommodation supplementSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$72.30 a day→to$73.73 a day

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Services Australia, How much Age Pension you can get

  Changed from$65.20 a fortnight→to$66.50 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Services Australia, How much Age Pension you can get

  Changed from$86.50 a fortnight→to$88.20 a fortnight

• Means tested care fee: annual capSource: My Aged Care (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing), Aged care home costs and fees

  Changed from$35,910.43 a year→to$37,055.98 a year

• Means tested care fee: lifetime capSource: My Aged Care (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing), Aged care home costs and fees

  Changed from$86,185.23→to$88,934.57

• Non-clinical care contribution: daily capSource: My Aged Care (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing), Aged care home costs and fees

  Changed from$107.32 a day→to$109.45 a day

• Support at Home / non-clinical care lifetime contribution capSource: My Aged Care (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing), Changes to contributions while accessing Support at Home

  Changed from$137,917.01→to$140,652.80

1 July 2026

• Aged care home means assessment: fourth asset thresholdSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$536,384→to$547,884

• Aged care home means assessment: income free area, couple, illness separated (single rate)Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$34,585.20 a year→to$34,793.20 a year

• Aged care home means assessment: income free area, singleSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$35,313.20 a year→to$35,521.20 a year

• Assets test: full pension threshold, couple homeowner (combined)Source: Services Australia, Assets test for Age Pension

  Changed from$481,500→to$499,000

• Assets test: full pension threshold, couple non-homeowner (combined)Source: Services Australia, Assets test for Age Pension

  Changed from$739,500→to$766,000

• Assets test: full pension threshold, single homeownerSource: Services Australia, Assets test for Age Pension

  Changed from$321,500→to$333,000

• Assets test: full pension threshold, single non-homeownerSource: Services Australia, Assets test for Age Pension

  Changed from$579,500→to$600,000

• Assets test: part pension cut-off, couple homeowner (combined)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Payment Parameters: 1 July 2026 indexation

  Changed from$1,085,000→to$1,102,500

• Assets test: part pension cut-off, couple non-homeowner (combined)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Payment Parameters: 1 July 2026 indexation

  Changed from$1,343,000→to$1,369,500

• Assets test: part pension cut-off, single homeownerSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Payment Parameters: 1 July 2026 indexation

  Changed from$722,000→to$733,500

• Assets test: part pension cut-off, single non-homeownerSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Payment Parameters: 1 July 2026 indexation

  Changed from$980,000→to$1,000,500

• Bring-forward: total super balance limit for a 2-year periodSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$1,880,000→to$1,970,000

• Bring-forward: total super balance limit for a 3-year periodSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$1,760,000→to$1,840,000

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,865,000→to$1,935,000

• Concessional contributions capSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$30,000 a year→to$32,500 a year

• Deeming threshold (couple combined)Source: Services Australia, Deeming (Age Pension)

  Changed from$106,200→to$110,600

• Deeming threshold (single)Source: Services Australia, Deeming (Age Pension)

  Changed from$64,200→to$66,800

• Defined benefit income capSource: ATO, Transfer balance cap

  Changed from$125,000 a year→to$131,250 a year

• General transfer balance capSource: ATO, Transfer balance cap

  Changed from$2,000,000→to$2,100,000

• Income test: cut-off point, couple living together (combined)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Payment Parameters: 1 July 2026 indexation

  Changed from$4,000.80 a fortnight→to$4,016.80 a fortnight

• Income test: cut-off point, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Payment Parameters: 1 July 2026 indexation

  Changed from$2,619.80 a fortnight→to$2,627.80 a fortnight

• Income test: free area, couple (combined)Source: Services Australia, Income test for Age Pension

  Changed from$380 a fortnight→to$396 a fortnight

• Income test: free area, singleSource: Services Australia, Income test for Age Pension

  Changed from$218 a fortnight→to$226 a fortnight

• Maximum non-concessional contribution under bring-forwardSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$360,000→to$390,000

• Maximum permissible interest rate (MPIR) for aged care accommodationSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from7.96% a year→to8.43% a year

• Maximum refundable accommodation deposit without pricing authority approvalSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$758,627→to$789,686

• Means tested care fee: maximum daily feeSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$370.39 a day→to$372.03 a day

• Non-concessional contribution under a 2-year bring-forwardSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$240,000→to$260,000

• Non-concessional contributions capSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$120,000 a year→to$130,000 a year

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$62,488 a year→to$64,293 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$47,488 a year→to$49,293 a year

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,865,000→to$1,935,000

1 April 2026

• Means tested care fee: maximum daily feeSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$403.80 a day→to$370.39 a day

20 March 2026

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$813.90 a fortnight→to$829.40 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$1,079.70 a fortnight→to$1,100.30 a fortnight

• Aged care home basic daily fee (maximum)Source: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$65.55 a day→to$66.80 a day

• Maximum accommodation supplementSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$70.94 a day→to$72.30 a day

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$64 a fortnight→to$65.20 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$84.90 a fortnight→to$86.50 a fortnight

• Non-clinical care contribution: daily capSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$105.30 a day→to$107.32 a day

• Support at Home / non-clinical care lifetime contribution capSource: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, Schedule of Fees and Charges for Residential Care

  Changed from$135,318.69→to$137,917.01

20 September 2025

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$792.50 a fortnight→to$813.90 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$1,051.30 a fortnight→to$1,079.70 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$63 a fortnight→to$64 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$83.60 a fortnight→to$84.90 a fortnight

1 July 2025

• Assets test: full pension threshold, single homeownerSource: Department of Social Services, Rates list: 1 July 2025 indexation

  Changed from$314,000→to$321,500

• Bring-forward: total super balance limit for a 2-year periodSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$1,780,000→to$1,880,000

• Bring-forward: total super balance limit for a 3-year periodSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$1,660,000→to$1,760,000

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,780,000→to$1,865,000

• Deeming threshold (couple combined)Source: Department of Social Services, Rates list: 1 July 2025 indexation

  Changed from$103,800→to$106,200

• Deeming threshold (single)Source: Department of Social Services, Rates list: 1 July 2025 indexation

  Changed from$62,600→to$64,200

• Defined benefit income capSource: ATO, Transfer balance cap

  Changed from$118,750 a year→to$125,000 a year

• General transfer balance capSource: ATO, Transfer balance cap

  Changed from$1,900,000→to$2,000,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$245,000→to$260,000

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$60,400 a year→to$62,488 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$45,400 a year→to$47,488 a year

• Superannuation Guarantee rateSource: ATO, Super guarantee

  Changed from11.5%→to12%

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,780,000→to$1,865,000

20 March 2025

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$789.30 a fortnight→to$792.50 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$1,047.10 a fortnight→to$1,051.30 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$62.70 a fortnight→to$63 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$83.20 a fortnight→to$83.60 a fortnight

20 September 2024

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$769.30 a fortnight→to$789.30 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$1,020.60 a fortnight→to$1,047.10 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$61.50 a fortnight→to$62.70 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$81.60 a fortnight→to$83.20 a fortnight

1 July 2024

• Bring-forward: total super balance limit for a 2-year periodSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$1,790,000→to$1,780,000

• Bring-forward: total super balance limit for a 3-year periodSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$1,680,000→to$1,660,000

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,705,000→to$1,780,000

• Concessional contributions capSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$27,500 a year→to$30,000 a year

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$235,000→to$245,000

• Maximum non-concessional contribution under bring-forwardSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$330,000→to$360,000

• Non-concessional contribution under a 2-year bring-forwardSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$220,000→to$240,000

• Non-concessional contributions capSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$110,000 a year→to$120,000 a year

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$58,445 a year→to$60,400 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$43,445 a year→to$45,400 a year

• Superannuation Guarantee rateSource: ATO, Super guarantee

  Changed from11%→to11.5%

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,705,000→to$1,780,000

20 March 2024

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$755.70 a fortnight→to$769.30 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$1,002.50 a fortnight→to$1,020.60 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$60.40 a fortnight→to$61.50 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$80.10 a fortnight→to$81.60 a fortnight

20 September 2023

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$732.30 a fortnight→to$755.70 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$971.50 a fortnight→to$1,002.50 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$59.10 a fortnight→to$60.40 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$78.40 a fortnight→to$80.10 a fortnight

1 July 2023

• Age Pension ageSource: Services Australia, Who can get Age Pension

  Changed from66 years and 6 months→to67 years

• Bring-forward: total super balance limit for a 2-year periodSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$1,590,000→to$1,790,000

• Bring-forward: total super balance limit for a 3-year periodSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from$1,480,000→to$1,680,000

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,650,000→to$1,705,000

• Defined benefit income capSource: ATO, Transfer balance cap

  Changed from$106,250 a year→to$118,750 a year

• General transfer balance capSource: ATO, Transfer balance cap

  Changed from$1,700,000→to$1,900,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$230,000→to$235,000

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 65 to 74Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from2.5% of the account balance→to5% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 75 to 79Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from3% of the account balance→to6% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 80 to 84Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from3.5% of the account balance→to7% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 85 to 89Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from4.5% of the account balance→to9% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 90 to 94Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from5.5% of the account balance→to11% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 95 or moreSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from7% of the account balance→to14% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, under 65Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from2% of the account balance→to4% of the account balance

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$57,016 a year→to$58,445 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$42,016 a year→to$43,445 a year

• Superannuation Guarantee rateSource: ATO, Super guarantee

  Changed from10.5%→to11%

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,650,000→to$1,705,000

20 March 2023

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$706.20 a fortnight→to$732.30 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$936.80 a fortnight→to$971.50 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$57 a fortnight→to$59.10 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$75.60 a fortnight→to$78.40 a fortnight

1 January 2023

• Downsizer contribution minimum ageSource: ATO, Downsizer super contributions

  Changed from60 years→to55 years

1 December 2022

• Work Bonus: maximum balanceSource: Services Australia, How the Work Bonus works

  Changed from$7,800→to$11,800

20 September 2022

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$679 a fortnight→to$706.20 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$900.80 a fortnight→to$936.80 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$54.80 a fortnight→to$57 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$72.70 a fortnight→to$75.60 a fortnight

1 July 2022

• Age limit for a super fund to accept all types of contributionsSource: ATO, Restrictions on voluntary contributions

  Changed from67 years→to75 years

• Bring-forward: age limitSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from67 years→to75 years

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,615,000→to$1,650,000

• Downsizer contribution minimum ageSource: ATO, Guidance Note GN 2018/2: Downsizer contribution

  Changed from65 years→to60 years

• First home super saver scheme: contributions counted, total limitSource: ATO, About FHSS release amounts

  Changed from$30,000→to$50,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$225,000→to$230,000

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$56,112 a year→to$57,016 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$41,112 a year→to$42,016 a year

• Superannuation Guarantee rateSource: ATO, Super guarantee

  Changed from10%→to10.5%

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,615,000→to$1,650,000

20 March 2022

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$665 a fortnight→to$679 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$882.20 a fortnight→to$900.80 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$53.70 a fortnight→to$54.80 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$71.20 a fortnight→to$72.70 a fortnight

1 January 2022

• Home Equity Access Scheme interest rateSource: Services Australia, Home Equity Access Scheme

  Changed from4.5% a year→to3.95% a year

20 September 2021

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$654.50 a fortnight→to$665 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$868.30 a fortnight→to$882.20 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$53 a fortnight→to$53.70 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$70.30 a fortnight→to$71.20 a fortnight

1 July 2021

• Age Pension ageSource: Department of Social Services, Secure and Sustainable Pension Reform: Age Pension Age

  Changed from66 years→to66 years and 6 months

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,565,000→to$1,615,000

• Concessional contributions capSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$25,000 a year→to$27,500 a year

• Defined benefit income capSource: ATO, Transfer balance cap

  Changed from$100,000 a year→to$106,250 a year

• General transfer balance capSource: ATO, Transfer balance cap

  Changed from$1,600,000→to$1,700,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$215,000→to$225,000

• Non-concessional contributions capSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$100,000 a year→to$110,000 a year

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$54,837 a year→to$56,112 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$39,837 a year→to$41,112 a year

• Superannuation Guarantee rateSource: ATO, Super guarantee

  Changed from9.5%→to10%

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,565,000→to$1,615,000

20 March 2021

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$648.70 a fortnight→to$654.50 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$860.60 a fortnight→to$868.30 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$52.50 a fortnight→to$53 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$69.60 a fortnight→to$70.30 a fortnight

1 July 2020

• Age limit for a super fund to accept all types of contributionsSource: ATO, Restrictions on voluntary contributions

  Changed from65 years→to67 years

• Bring-forward: age limitSource: ATO, Non-concessional contributions cap

  Changed from65 years→to67 years

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,515,000→to$1,565,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$210,000→to$215,000

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$53,564 a year→to$54,837 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$38,564 a year→to$39,837 a year

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,515,000→to$1,565,000

20 March 2020

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$641 a fortnight→to$648.70 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$850.40 a fortnight→to$860.60 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$51.90 a fortnight→to$52.50 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$68.90 a fortnight→to$69.60 a fortnight

20 September 2019

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$635.90 a fortnight→to$641 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$843.60 a fortnight→to$850.40 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$51.60 a fortnight→to$51.90 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$68.50 a fortnight→to$68.90 a fortnight

1 July 2019

• Age Pension ageSource: Department of Social Services, Secure and Sustainable Pension Reform: Age Pension Age

  Changed from65 years and 6 months→to66 years

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,480,000→to$1,515,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$205,000→to$210,000

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 65 to 74Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from5% of the account balance→to2.5% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 75 to 79Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from6% of the account balance→to3% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 80 to 84Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from7% of the account balance→to3.5% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 85 to 89Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from9% of the account balance→to4.5% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 90 to 94Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from11% of the account balance→to5.5% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 95 or moreSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from14% of the account balance→to7% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, under 65Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from4% of the account balance→to2% of the account balance

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$52,697 a year→to$53,564 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$37,697 a year→to$38,564 a year

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,480,000→to$1,515,000

• Work Bonus: amount added to the Work Bonus balance each fortnightSource: Services Australia, How the Work Bonus works

  Changed from$250 a fortnight→to$300 a fortnight

• Work Bonus: maximum balanceSource: legislation.gov.au, Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Supporting Retirement Incomes) Act 2019

  Changed from$6,500→to$7,800

20 March 2019

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$629 a fortnight→to$635.90 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$834.40 a fortnight→to$843.60 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$51.10 a fortnight→to$51.60 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$67.80 a fortnight→to$68.50 a fortnight

20 September 2018

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$622.80 a fortnight→to$629 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$826.20 a fortnight→to$834.40 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$50.70 a fortnight→to$51.10 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$67.30 a fortnight→to$67.80 a fortnight

1 July 2018

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,445,000→to$1,480,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$200,000→to$205,000

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$51,813 a year→to$52,697 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$36,813 a year→to$37,697 a year

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,445,000→to$1,480,000

20 March 2018

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$613.60 a fortnight→to$622.80 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$814 a fortnight→to$826.20 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$50 a fortnight→to$50.70 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$66.30 a fortnight→to$67.30 a fortnight

20 September 2017

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$609.30 a fortnight→to$613.60 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$808.30 a fortnight→to$814 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$49.70 a fortnight→to$50 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$65.90 a fortnight→to$66.30 a fortnight

1 July 2017

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,415,000→to$1,445,000

• Division 293 tax: income thresholdSource: ATO, Division 293 tax

  Changed from$300,000 a year→to$250,000 a year

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$195,000→to$200,000

• Non-concessional contributions capSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$180,000 a year→to$100,000 a year

• Spouse contribution tax offset: spouse income above which the offset reducesSource: ATO, Spouse super contributions

  Changed from$10,800 a year→to$37,000 a year

• Spouse contribution tax offset: spouse income limitSource: ATO, Spouse super contributions

  Changed from$13,800 a year→to$40,000 a year

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$51,021 a year→to$51,813 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$36,021 a year→to$36,813 a year

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,415,000→to$1,445,000

20 March 2017

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$601.50 a fortnight→to$609.30 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$797.90 a fortnight→to$808.30 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$49.10 a fortnight→to$49.70 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$65.10 a fortnight→to$65.90 a fortnight

20 September 2016

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$599.10 a fortnight→to$601.50 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$794.80 a fortnight→to$797.90 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$49 a fortnight→to$49.10 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$65 a fortnight→to$65.10 a fortnight

1 July 2016

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,395,000→to$1,415,000

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$50,454 a year→to$51,021 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$35,454 a year→to$36,021 a year

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,395,000→to$1,415,000

20 March 2016

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$594.30 a fortnight→to$599.10 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$788.40 a fortnight→to$794.80 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$48.60 a fortnight→to$49 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$64.50 a fortnight→to$65 a fortnight

20 September 2015

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$589.60 a fortnight→to$594.30 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$782.20 a fortnight→to$788.40 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$48.20 a fortnight→to$48.60 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$63.90 a fortnight→to$64.50 a fortnight

1 July 2015

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,355,000→to$1,395,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$185,000→to$195,000

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$49,488 a year→to$50,454 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$34,488 a year→to$35,454 a year

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,355,000→to$1,395,000

20 March 2015

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$585.50 a fortnight→to$589.60 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$776.70 a fortnight→to$782.20 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$47.90 a fortnight→to$48.20 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$63.50 a fortnight→to$63.90 a fortnight

20 September 2014

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$577.40 a fortnight→to$585.50 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$766 a fortnight→to$776.70 a fortnight

• Energy Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Payment Parameters: 20 September 2026 indexation

  Changed from$10.50 a fortnight→to$10.60 a fortnight

• Energy Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Payment Parameters: 20 September 2026 indexation

  Changed from$13.90 a fortnight→to$14.10 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$47.40 a fortnight→to$47.90 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$62.90 a fortnight→to$63.50 a fortnight

1 July 2014

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,315,000→to$1,355,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$180,000→to$185,000

• Non-concessional contributions capSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$150,000 a year→to$180,000 a year

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$48,516 a year→to$49,488 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$33,516 a year→to$34,488 a year

• Superannuation Guarantee rateSource: ATO, Super guarantee

  Changed from9.25%→to9.5%

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,315,000→to$1,355,000

20 March 2014

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$566.60 a fortnight→to$577.40 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$751.70 a fortnight→to$766 a fortnight

• Energy Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.9.30 Clean energy supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$10.30 a fortnight→to$10.50 a fortnight

• Energy Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.9.30 Clean energy supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$13.70 a fortnight→to$13.90 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$46.50 a fortnight→to$47.40 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$61.70 a fortnight→to$62.90 a fortnight

20 September 2013

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$553.10 a fortnight→to$566.60 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$733.70 a fortnight→to$751.70 a fortnight

• Energy Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.9.30 Clean energy supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$10.20 a fortnight→to$10.30 a fortnight

• Energy Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.9.30 Clean energy supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$13.50 a fortnight→to$13.70 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$46.10 a fortnight→to$46.50 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$61.20 a fortnight→to$61.70 a fortnight

1 July 2013

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,255,000→to$1,315,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$175,000→to$180,000

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 65 to 74Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from3.75% of the account balance→to5% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 75 to 79Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from4.5% of the account balance→to6% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 80 to 84Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from5.25% of the account balance→to7% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 85 to 89Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from6.75% of the account balance→to9% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 90 to 94Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from8.25% of the account balance→to11% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 95 or moreSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from10.5% of the account balance→to14% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, under 65Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from3% of the account balance→to4% of the account balance

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$46,920 a year→to$48,516 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$31,920 a year→to$33,516 a year

• Superannuation Guarantee rateSource: ATO, Super guarantee

  Changed from9%→to9.25%

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,255,000→to$1,315,000

20 March 2013

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$536.70 a fortnight→to$553.10 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$712 a fortnight→to$733.70 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$45.70 a fortnight→to$46.10 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$60.60 a fortnight→to$61.20 a fortnight

20 September 2012

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$524.10 a fortnight→to$536.70 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$695.30 a fortnight→to$712 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$45.40 a fortnight→to$45.70 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$60.20 a fortnight→to$60.60 a fortnight

1 July 2012

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,205,000→to$1,255,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$165,000→to$175,000

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$61,920 a year→to$46,920 a year

• Super co-contribution: maximum entitlementSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$1,000 a year→to$500 a year

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,205,000→to$1,255,000

20 March 2012

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$519.40 a fortnight→to$524.10 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$689 a fortnight→to$695.30 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$45.10 a fortnight→to$45.40 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$59.80 a fortnight→to$60.20 a fortnight

20 September 2011

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$505.70 a fortnight→to$519.40 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$670.90 a fortnight→to$689 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$44 a fortnight→to$45.10 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$58.40 a fortnight→to$59.80 a fortnight

1 July 2011

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,155,000→to$1,205,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$160,000→to$165,000

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 65 to 74Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from2.5% of the account balance→to3.75% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 75 to 79Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from3% of the account balance→to4.5% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 80 to 84Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from3.5% of the account balance→to5.25% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 85 to 89Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from4.5% of the account balance→to6.75% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 90 to 94Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from5.5% of the account balance→to8.25% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, age 95 or moreSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from7% of the account balance→to10.5% of the account balance

• Minimum annual pension payment, under 65Source: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from2% of the account balance→to3% of the account balance

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,155,000→to$1,205,000

20 March 2011

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$496.30 a fortnight→to$505.70 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$658.40 a fortnight→to$670.90 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$43.50 a fortnight→to$44 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$57.70 a fortnight→to$58.40 a fortnight

20 September 2010

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$485.60 a fortnight→to$496.30 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$644.20 a fortnight→to$658.40 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$42.90 a fortnight→to$43.50 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$56.90 a fortnight→to$57.70 a fortnight

1 July 2010

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,100,000→to$1,155,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$150,000→to$160,000

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,100,000→to$1,155,000

20 March 2010

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$464.20 a fortnight→to$485.60 a fortnight

• Age Pension maximum basic rate, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.2.10 Maximum basic rates of pension - July 1909 to present date

  Changed from$615.80 a fortnight→to$644.20 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, couple (each)Source: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$42.30 a fortnight→to$42.90 a fortnight

• Maximum Pension Supplement, singleSource: Department of Social Services, Social Security Guide, 5.2.8.10 Pension supplement - historical rates

  Changed from$56.10 a fortnight→to$56.90 a fortnight

1 July 2009

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,045,000→to$1,100,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$145,000→to$150,000

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$60,342 a year→to$61,920 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$30,342 a year→to$31,920 a year

• Super co-contribution: maximum entitlementSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$1,500 a year→to$1,000 a year

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,045,000→to$1,100,000

1 July 2008

• CGT cap amount for super contributionsSource: ATO, Contributions caps

  Changed from$1,000,000→to$1,045,000

• Low rate cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$140,000→to$145,000

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$58,980 a year→to$60,342 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$28,980 a year→to$30,342 a year

• Untaxed plan cap for super lump sumsSource: ATO, Payments from super

  Changed from$1,000,000→to$1,045,000

1 July 2007

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$58,000 a year→to$58,980 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$28,000 a year→to$28,980 a year

1 July 2004

• Super co-contribution: higher income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$40,000 a year→to$58,000 a year

• Super co-contribution: lower income thresholdSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$27,500 a year→to$28,000 a year

• Super co-contribution: maximum entitlementSource: ATO, Government contributions

  Changed from$1,000 a year→to$1,500 a year