Legacy pensions received a reprieve of being commutable under a five-year amnesty, and whilst minimum pension payment rules have always mattered, the stakes recently became significantly higher. In this session we reviewed the considerations when determining whether to commute a legacy pension and review the significant changes to the ATO’s updated guidance regarding the consequences and rectification process for underpaid pensions.
2026
Earnings and benefits (pensions and lump sums)
Pensions – New dimensions
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Published Date: 24 Mar 2026
Individual Session
Author(s):
Julie Steed
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- Published By: Julie Steed
- Published On:24 Mar 2026
- Event Name:Superannuation Intensive
- Session Name:Pensions – New dimensions
- Read Time:3+ minutes
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2026
Earnings and benefits (pensions and lump sums)
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