Pensions

November 24, 2025 Dan Blackman Pensions, Superannuation

DFRDB pension adjustments for January 2026

Indexed pensions from the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) Scheme will increase by at least 2.1% from January 2026.

October 29, 2025 Dan Blackman Pensions, Superannuation

ComSuper indexed pensions to increase by at least 2.1% in January 2026

ComSuper indexed pensions will increase by at least 2.1% from January 2026. The increase will apply to indexed pensions payable from the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS), Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS), and Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSBS or MilitarySuper).

February 27, 2025 Dan Blackman Australian Government, COVID-19, Family Law, Pensions, Superannuation, Superannuation Splitting

Family law superannuation legislation to change from 1 April 2025

New Commonwealth family law superannuation regulations to take effect from 1 April 2025.

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 Dan Blackman Pensions, Superannuation

Key superannuation changes (Budget 2021-22)

The Morrison Government is proposing a number of key superannuation changes through Budget 2021-22, including changes to work test, extending access to downsizer contributions, and a temporary option to exit certain legacy superannuation products.

April 23, 2020April 24, 2020 Dan Blackman COVID-19, Pensions, Superannuation

What does negative inflation mean for indexation of ComSuper pensions?

The Reserve Bank is expecting negative inflation for the year ending June 2020, but what will this mean for ComSuper pension increases?

December 1, 2019December 13, 2019 Dan Blackman Family Law, Pensions, Superannuation

Superannuation splitting finally on the cards for de facto couples in Western Australia

Federal government introduces Bill to extend superannuation splitting to de facto couples in Western Australia.

PSS

The Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS) was established on 1-Jul-1990 by the Superannuation Act 1990 and the Public Sector Superannuation Trust Deed. The scheme has been closed to new members since 1-Jul-2005.

MilitarySuper

The Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSBS / MilitarySuper) was established on 1-Oct-1991 by the Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991 and the Military Superannuation and Benefits Trust Deed. The scheme has been closed to new members since 1-Jul-2016.

CSS

The Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS) was established on 1-Jul-1976 by the Superannuation Act 1976 and associated regulations. It has been closed to new members since 1-Jul-1990.

DFRDB

The Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme (DFRDB) was established on 1-Oct-1972 by the Defence Force Superannuation and Death Benefits Act 1973 and associated regulations. It has been closed to new members since 1-Oct-1991.