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Advising through disability implications

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
... dealing with systems that require medical information for disability or payments, there is often a mismatch. "[The] NDIS, Centrelink and TPD claims are all functional impairment-based policies, payments or benefits," he said. Johns explained each asks ...

Financial planning avatars are the future

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2022
... process." There are so many issues there that tech can help with. For example planners shouldn't be on the phone to Centrelink for an hour, she said. "Compliance by design is another area where I think technology has a huge amount of opportunity ...

AMP debuts hybrid retirement solution

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2022
... Income account can be opened before clients move into the retirement phase. These solutions provide enhanced tax and Centrelink benefits, aiming to provide greater opportunities for long-term client engagement with enhanced retirement outcomes. AMP director ...

Most retirees want pension support through super: Report

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2022
... for personalised advice. Over half of all future Age pensioners and existing Age pensioners ranked maximising their Centrelink entitlements and retirement income as their highest concern. The second highest was how retirees can best manage their superannuation ...

Big spend on cost of living, defence

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... additional support over the next six months. And those receiving the pension, along with anyone else eligible for a Centrelink concession card, will also receive a one-off $250 payment aimed at easing cost of living pressure. With housing affordability ...

Tough news for those already doing it tough

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... $642.70 a fortnight. However, a one-off payment of $250 to assist with cost of living pressures will be made to all Centrelink concession card holders - this includes those on JobSeeker as well as those on other payments. JobSeeker was one area where ...

Key Budget measure won't help economy: Academic

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAR 2022
... to many households, Macquarie University's Bachelor of Commerce course director Prashan Karunaratne said the use of Centrelink payments when unemployment is so low and inflation is rising could make inflation worse. "Both the government and the Reserve ...

Clients want more communication from advisers: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022
... align a service that matches changing needs. That could be in aged care, estate planning, philanthropy or dealing with Centrelink. While advisers may not provide all the solutions, they are ideally placed to facilitate these discussions and can engage ...

Active Super revamps digital experience

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 OCT 2021
... functionality." Via the online portal, members will also be able to make additional contributions; find lost super; generate a Centrelink/DVA schedule; request payment of pension; view beneficiaries; review insurance; and switch investments. Also commenting ...

What will it take to get super on parental leave?

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 20 SEP 2021
... Australia. Many employers, even large companies, still fail to pay parents parental leave - forcing them to rely on Centrelink parental leave payments. Up to 1.45 million mothers received Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay in the last 10 years. Under this ...