Pension Update 15
Pension indexation review
In June 2008 the Government announced a review of pension indexation arrangements for Australian Government Super schemes, including DFRDB pensions. Read more …
Pre-July 1983 excess contributions
Use the checklist that follows to find out if you have tax deductible pre-July 83 excess contributions. Read more …
Pensioner Services Online (PSO)
One of our services to DFRDB pensioners is the Pensioner Services Online (PSO) facility. Read more …
Why do I have to pay tax on my pension?
DFRDB pensions are considered income by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and therefore we are obliged to deduct tax from your pension according to the relevant Pay As You Go (PAYG) taxation tables. Read more …
Changes to periodic invalidity classification reviews
In the 2009 Federal Budget the Government announced that DFRDB pensioners in receipt of an invalidity pension will no longer have their invalidity classification periodically reviewed. Read more …
What happens to my pension when I die?
In the event of your death, a family member should let us know by calling 1300 001 877. We need to stop your pension payments as this will prevent overpayments which your family or estate would need to repay. Read more …
How the Consumer Price Index (CPI) affects your pension
On the first payday in January and July each year, your pension is indexed in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Read more …
Re-entry into the Defence Force
If you are planning to return to the Australian Defence Force on Continuous Full Time Service (CFTS) for any length of time, and do not make a valid election before your first day of service back in the Defence Force you will automatically become a member of the MilitarySuper scheme. Read more …
Unclaimed DFRDB Productivity Benefits
If you return to the Defence Force Reserve Forces in CFTS for less than 12 months, not only do you continue to receive your retirement pay, you also accrue a productivity benefit paid by Defence for this period of service. Read more …
We want your feedback!
One way that we measure our level of customer service is by sending a survey each year to a random selection of pensioners. Read more …
Do you need to update your address or banking details?
You can change your address or banking details at Pensioner Services Online or contact us using the details given on the back page of this Pension Update. Read more …