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James Coyle
James has over 35 years experience in financial services with particular expertise in two of the key components of retirement finance - Superannuation and the Age Pension. He is passionate about providing the guidance and support that can help older Australians enjoy their best possible retirement. He lives in regional Victoria surrounded by dogs and chooks.









Do I need to advise Centrelink if I have my long service leave transferred directly into my superannuation fund?
Hi Pamela. Centrelink won’t ask where your long service payment is going but you will be required to disclose the increased super balance. They may subsequently ask where the additional money in your super came from so you most likely will end up telling them about the payment