July 2009 Pension Update
Feature article
How does the Consumer Price Index affect 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...
Articles
Pensioner Indexation Review
In June 2008 the Government announced a review of Pension Indexation Arrangements for Australian Government Military and Civilian Superannuation Schemes. Read more…
Administration arrangements for Australian Government Superannuation Schemes
New reforms intended to improve and combine governance and administration of Australian Government Super Schemes, including MilitarySuper.Read more…
Changes to Compulsory Retirement Age
A change that will improve death and invalidity benefits for members of MilitarySuper. 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 us on 1300 001 877. We can stop your pension payments and this will prevent overpayments which your estate would need to repay. Read more…
How the CPI pension adjustment is calculated
On 28 October 2009 the ABS announced a CPI figure of 168.6 for the September 2009 quarter. As the September 2009 figure is higher than the September 2008 figure of 166.5, an increase of 1.3% is payable. Read more…
Pensioner Services Online
One of our services to MilitarySuper pensioners is the Pensioner Services Online facility. Read more…
Why do I have to pay tax on my pension?
MilitarySuper pensions are considered income by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and therefore we are obliged to deduct tax from your pension Read more…
Do you need to update your address, banking or taxtation details?
You can change your details at Pensioner Services Online or by contacting MilitarySuper. Read more…
Useful contacts
Useful contact details. Read more…