Preservation age

Access to preserved benefits is generally restricted until you reach your preservation age and have permanently retired from the workforce. This age is based on your date of birth, as set out below.

DATE OF BIRTH

PRESERVATION AGE

Before 1 July 1960

55

1 July 1960 – 30 June 1961

56

1 July 1961 – 30 June 1962

57

1 July 1962 – 30 June 1963

58

1 July 1963 – 30 June 1964

59

After 30 June 1964

60