What australian politicians are on the defined benefits super and what would there pension be on retirement. . Only Australian federal politicians who entered Parliament before 9 October 2004 are eligible for the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Scheme (PCSS), a defined benefit pension scheme[3][2]. . As of 2025, there are only six sitting federal MPs still eligible for this scheme: Anthony Albanese, Bob Katter, Tanya Plibersek, Catherine King, Penny Wong, and Sussan Ley[2]. Many former politicians also receive a defined benefit pension from this scheme.**Pension Amounts on Retirement**- **Typical pensions:** Most retired MPs on this scheme receive between $150,000 and $250,000 per year, depending on years of service and highest office held.- **Senior roles:** Those who served as Prime Minister or in other top ministerial roles for long periods can receive significantly more—potentially up to $337,185 per year, though only in rare cases.- **Current Prime Minister:** Anthony Albanese, if he retires soon, would likely receive a pension between $250,000 and $300,000 per year, but this could increase if he remains in office longer[2].- **Recent example:** Peter Dutton, who recently left his leadership post, is expected to receive around $250,000 per year[2].**Summary Table**| Name (as of 2025) | Eligible for PCSS | Estimated Pension (if retired now) ||---------------------------|-------------------|------------------------------------|| Anthony Albanese | Yes | $250,000–$300,000+ || Bob Katter | Yes | Likely $150,000–$250,000 || Tanya Plibersek | Yes | Likely $150,000–$250,000 || Catherine King | Yes | Likely $150,000–$250,000 || Penny Wong | Yes | Likely $150,000–$250,000 || Sussan Ley | Yes | Likely $150,000–$250,000 || Peter Dutton (ex-MP) | Yes | ~$250,000 |Exact amounts depend on years served, roles held, and specific circumstances[2][3]. . Citations:[1] ‘Double standard’: Politicians able to defer super tax payments until retirement https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/politicians-on-defined-benefit-pension-able-to-defer-superannuation-tax-payments-until-retirement/news-story/620a4cddc8f9a8543306b06efdbf098d[2] Bragg casts doubt on pollies being included in $3m super tax https://www.ifa.com.au/news/35731-bragg-casts-doubt-on-pollies-being-included-in-3m-super-tax[3] Superannuation: parliamentarians https://maps.finance.gov.au/pay-and-employment/parliamentarians/superannuation-parliamentarians[4] ‘Appalling’: Group exempt from super tax https://www.news.com.au/finance/superannuation/just-1-per-cent-of-lucrative-defined-benefit-pension-schemes-to-be-affected-by-new-super-tax/news-story/49a2fd0dc651a3ec406c4c7814defb88[5] The super tax and the defined benefits scandal https://www.firstlinks.com.au/super-tax-and-defined-benefits-scandal
