Retirement Age in Australia
The age you can get a pension in Australia, how early you can retire, the changes already planned and whether you have to stop working.
When can I retire in Australia?
Enter your date of birth to see when you reach the Age Pension age.
Retirement age in Australia
67The Age Pension age is 67 for everyone born on or after 1 January 1957. The Age Pension is means-tested on income and assets.
Early retirement in Australia
60You can access your superannuation from the preservation age of 60 if you retire, or at 65 even if you keep working. The Age Pension cannot start before 67.
Planned changes in Australia
None setThe planned rise to 70 was dropped in 2018, so 67 is the final age in current law.
Mandatory retirement in Australia
NoCompulsory retirement is unlawful age discrimination for almost all jobs. Some roles, such as federal judges (70), keep a set age.
Checked 23 October 2026 against pension authorities, national laws and recent reporting on reforms. Your own age can depend on your contribution record and scheme, so confirm it with the pension authority before you plan. This is a summary, not financial or legal advice. Sources: Services Australia: Age Pension, who can get it.
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Retirement in Australia: questions and answers
What is the retirement age in Australia?
The Age Pension age is 67 for everyone born on or after 1 January 1957. The Age Pension is means-tested on income and assets.
How early can you retire in Australia?
You can access your superannuation from the preservation age of 60 if you retire, or at 65 even if you keep working. The Age Pension cannot start before 67.
Is the retirement age going up in Australia?
The planned rise to 70 was dropped in 2018, so 67 is the final age in current law.
Do you have to retire at a certain age in Australia?
Compulsory retirement is unlawful age discrimination for almost all jobs. Some roles, such as federal judges (70), keep a set age.
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