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Part-time work and your pension

Working into old age

Working into old age is becoming more common Source: Pixabay

The latest Census shows the number of older people in the labour force has doubled from 6 to 13 per cent over the last decade and a half.


You’re entitled to access the age pension in Australia if you’re over 65.5 years old. The age pension rules don’t limit pensioners from working as long as they meet the income and assets means test.

Here is a guide to how you can choose and structure your part-time work while still enjoying your age pension entitlements.


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