Showing posts with label Pension Deeming Rates. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pension Deeming Rates. Show all posts

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Pension Deeming Thresholds


The deeming rates for assets changed from $62,600 to $64,200 for a single person, and from $103,800 to $106,200 for a couple, on July 1, 2025. This means that a single pensioner's first $64,200 of financial assets are now deemed to earn income at the lower rate, and couples' combined assets up to $106,200 are also assessed at the lower rate. Read the article: Pension deeming thresholds changing, but what about deeming rates? for more details.

Deeming Rate Changes March 2026

The Centrelink deeming rates have increased from 20 March 2026  and the higher rates could reduce the pension amount for some recipients, as...