Forum Category: Superannuation

Queensland pensioner card

Once resident in Queensland , can you qualify for one of these cards whilst being paid NZ Super, or do you have to switch onto the Australian Age Pension (which we would be eligible for when reading up on eligibility).

Healthcare card versus Commonwealth Health card

Can anyone enlighten us as to eligibility for either of these cards when arriving from NZ to retire on Sunshine Coast Queensland ?

Is AU superannuation compulsory?

I moved to Brisbane 2 weeks ago and have successfully landed a job! They've sent through all the information I need as a newbie and it contains a whole packet on superannuation? I'm only 19 and I cant fully wrap my head around it. I do plan on heading home ...

NZ KiwiSaver or Aussie Superannuation??

Hi all, Just heading across to Australia. Can anyone who has made the move give any advice as to whether I should look to convert my Kiwisave across to Aussie superannuation scheme, or am I better to leave it in New Zealand? All thoughts / experiences / comments welcome! Many ...

My parents are retired and would like to move to Aus on the NZ pension

My parents are retired and rely on the NZ pension but would like to move to Aus to be close to their children (myself, my sister and our small children) how do they do this? It seems they can’t unless they pay extra tax on their pension (Aus side) Then ...

Is it possible to have NZ super switched to Australia?

We would like to live in Australia to be near children and grandchildren. Is it possible to have our superannuation paid in Australia? Are there any things to be wary of?

KiwiSaver

Is my kiwi saver transferable? If not whats the process?

Is 55 too old to re locate to Australia from NZ and will I qualify for an Australian pension?