The age and employment restrictions for contributing to your fund are outlined below:
| Age | Can I contribute to super? |
|---|---|
| Under 65 | You may contribute or have contributions made on your behalf regardless of your work status. |
|
Age 65+ but under 70 |
Contributions can be made by an employer under the Superannuation Guarantee, an award or certified agreement. OR if you have been gainfully employed for at least 40 hours within a period of 30 continuous days during the current financial year. |
|
Age 70+ but under 75 |
Contributions can be made by an employer under the Superannuation Guarantee, an award or certified agreement. OR if contributions are made by you, for yourself and you have been gainfully employed for at least 40 hours within a period of 30 continuous days. |
| Age 75+ | Contributions can only be made by an employer under the Superannuation Guarantee, an award or certified agreement. |
Limited exceptions apply until 30 June 2007 for people aged either 64 or 74 at any time between 10 May 2006 and 5 September 2006.
