In addition to the Federal Government response to the Coronavirus, the Victorian State Government has established a $1.7 billion Economic Survival Package: The Victorian Business Support Fund[…]
With the release of the Government’s Stimulus Package Retirees may need to review their situation. Have you been wondering what support you will receive or can possibly access as a result of all the changes related to COVID19 as well as the resulting share market declines[…]
Essentially the Assets test “taper-rate” will increase from $1.50 per $1,000 to $3 per $1,000 of excess assets over the initial threshold. This means the reduction in the maximum Age Pension due to excess assets will increase. While the initial thresholds are increasing, the increased taper-rate will lower the cut-off levels for the Age Pension. So, while some pensioners may gain an increase in payments many others (as much as 91,300) may find that the no longer receive any Age Pension because of the changes. […]