Age Pension Changes

Australia

Bank Balance Crackdown 2026: New Data Matching Could Cancel Your Pension Overnight

When 68-year-old Robert checked his bank account one morning in early 2026, he expected to see his usual pension payment. Instead, there was nothing. No...

Australia

Hidden Rule Change 2026: Pension Deeming Rates Updated – How It Could Cut Your Benefits

When 74-year-old retiree Susan Miller checked her latest pension statement, something didn’t add up. Her savings hadn’t changed, her lifestyle remained modest — yet her...