Can I withdraw my super at 65 and keep working?
Emily Sparks
Published Jan 09, 2026
Can I access super at 65 and keep working? Yes. You can access your super when you turn 65 regardless of whether you're still working. You can also make contributions up until you turn 75, provided that you pass the work test.
How much super Can I withdraw after 65?
Lump Sum withdrawals when aged over 65There is no maximum Lump Sum amount if you are aged over 65 and you are free to access all your Super Benefit as desired. No tax is payable on Lump Sum withdrawals made after 65.
Can I withdraw my super and still work?
If you chose to withdraw a regular income stream from your super savings and are wondering whether you can continue to access these periodic payments, the answer is yes you can - and that's irrespective of whether you return to full or part-time work.Do I pay tax on my super after 65?
A super income stream is when you withdraw your money as small regular payments over a long period of time. If you're aged 60 or over, this income is usually tax-free.When can I withdraw my super tax free?
Once you reach age 60 you can normally access your super tax free. If you choose, from preservation age you can roll your superannuation balance into a TransPension account with TWUSUPER – this is our Super Pension product. Members who have met a condition of release may have access to tax-free payments.When Can I Access My Super Tax Free? [2022 Guide]
How much super can you have before you lose the pension?
If you own your own home and are of age pension qualifying age, a couple can save up to $394,500 in super and other assets and receive the full age pension under the Centrelink assets test. If you have less than $863,500 in super and other assets*, you may qualify for a part pension from Centrelink.Can I access my super at 60 and still work full time?
If you're aged over 60, you can work part time and still access your super, provided the role is with a new employer, not the employer you left to meet your 'ceasing employment' condition of release.Do I have to access my super when I turn 65?
Do I have to access my super when I turn 65? In most cases, no. You can leave your super in your fund until a later date (or even until you die) if you want. The exception to the rule is that members of some defined benefit super funds may be required to access their super at age 65, depending on their circumstances.Does Super withdrawal count as income?
Lump sum withdrawalsIf you are aged 60 or over any withdrawals from a taxed super fund are generally tax-free.
How do I avoid paying super tax?
Here are 5 ways you can contribute to your super to help you save tax:
- Salary sacrifice. You can ask your employer to pay some of your salary into your super. ...
- Government co-contribution. ...
- Personal super contributions. ...
- Spouse contributions. ...
- Super contribution splitting.
Can I go back to work after accessing my super?
The good news is that, yes, you will usually be allowed to return to work after retiring and accessing your super benefits. Even if you've taken a lump sum super payout or are receiving ongoing payments from your super fund, you still have the right to rejoin the workforce.How much can I work after retirement?
Once retirees reach full retirement age, Social Security will no longer check their income. Because there is no Social Security limit on how much a person can earn after reaching full retirement age, there is nothing to report.What am I entitled to when I turn 65 in Australia?
Age Pension is the most common income support payment available for people aged 65 and over (referred to as older Australians). It is paid to people who meet certain requirements, such as age and residency, and is subject to income and asset testing.Do I have to tell Centrelink if I withdraw my super?
WILL ACCESSING MY SUPER AFFECT MY CENTRELINK PAYMENT? If you withdraw money from your super fund, you must tell Centrelink within 14 days. Money withdrawn from super is not treated as income for a person receiving a social security payment.Is super tax free after 60?
Tax on Super Withdrawals Over 60Because, while withdrawals from super are tax-free once you reach age 60, it doesn't mean that investment earnings within super are tax free once you reach 60. As stated earlier, investment earnings are only tax-free when in retirement (pension) phase.