when did the age pension start in australia
Social security in Australia The Age Pension was the first payment made by the Commonwealth Government, dating back to 1909.[citation needed] It is available to persons aged 65 years and over.[11] The eligibility age is currently being progressively increased to a cap of 67 years old.[12] Except for the mandatory superannuation scheme, workers do not contribute to a pension or insurance scheme in Australia, unlike pension schemes in many other countries.[citation needed] Taxpayer-funded pensions are means tested.[11]
Age of candidacy In Australia a person must be aged 18 or over to stand for election to public office at federal, state or local government level.
Classic car Cars 20 years and older typically fall into the classic class.
Collingwood Football Club The 1958 premiership was however to be Collingwood's last for 32 years, as the club was to suffer a string of Grand Final defeats in coming decades.
List of former European colonies Britain and United Kingdom
National Insurance NI was first introduced by the National Insurance Act 1911 and expanded by the Labour government in 1948. The system was subjected to numerous amendments in succeeding years.