Have you been receiving defined income support from Centrelink or DVA continuously for six months?
Yes If you have a preserved pre-July 1999 component of your Member Benefit, you can access that amount as a lump sum. You will need to complete the form Claim for Preserved Member Benefits Before Preservation Age (M60) (PDF, 113KB) and send it to ComSuper. If you do not have a pre-July 1999 component of your Member Benefit, you must have a letter from Centrelink (Form Q230) or DVA (Release of Superannuation Benefits on Hardship Grounds – Income Support requirements met) before application will be considered. The letter must relate to the applicant (not another family member) and must be dated within 21 days of application. You should also complete and return the Application for Early Release of MilitarySuper Preserved and/or Ancillary Benefits on the grounds of Severe Financial Hardship (PDF, 373K). It usually takes 10 working days to process this application once received by ComSuper. The maximum amount payable per year is $10,000 before tax. No You are unable to access your superannu
