On 24 June 2021, superannuation regulations were amended to extend the temporary 50 per cent reduction to the minimum superannuation income payments from account based pensions and market linked pensions (also referred to as term allocated pensions) by another year, to 30 June 2022.
Minimum percentage factors 2021-221 | ||
Age | Standard rate | Rate with reduction |
Under 65 | 4.00% | 2.00% |
65 – 74 | 5.00% | 2.50% |
75 – 79 | 6.00% | 3.00% |
80 – 84 | 7.00% | 3.50% |
85 – 89 | 9.00% | 4.50% |
90 – 94 | 11.00% | 5.50% |
95 and over | 14.00% | 7.00% |
The changes will take effect on 1 July 2021.
Further information
Federal Register of Legislation, Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Superannuation Drawdown) Regulations 2021, 24 June 2021.
Prime Minister of Australia, Supporting retirees with extension of the temporary reduction in superannuation minimum drawdown rates, 29 May 2021