Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss
October 9, 2012

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss, has released an updated edition of his Age Pension Guide.

Mr Truss said the Guide was extremely popular amongst pensioners because it explains the terms and conditions that apply to the Age Pension as simply as possible.

“The Age Pension rules can be very confusing and complicated for many people. This guide is designed in an easy to use format to help pensioners understand their entitlements,” he said.

“The Age Pension payment rates are updated on the 20th March and 20th September each year. Income and asset tests, deeming and other provisions are also adjusted from time to time.

“These changes can affect the amount of assistance that pensioners are entitled to receive, so it is important that people have access to the latest information about what support is available and where it is available from.

“The Guide also provides information about a range of other issues relating to pensions, including the Pension Bonus and Work Bonus Schemes, the Carer Payment and Allowance, as well as health and discount cards that are available to pensioners.”

Pensioners in the South Burnett who are on Mr Truss’s mailing list should receive their free Guide in the post within the next few days, or it can be ordered by phoning 1300 301 968.

A 260K PDF version can also by downloaded by clicking here.