Preservation age is the age at which the Commonwealth Government says you can access your super provided you have met a condition of release such as permanently retired.

Your preservation age depends on when you were born, and can be quickly worked out from the following table:

We manage a range of super products - some have different rules governing when you can access your benefits. 

For example, if you have a GESB Super or West State Super account, you can access your benefit when you reach the preservation age and retire from all gainful employment. These rules are consistent with most other superannuation funds.
 
If you have a Gold State Super account, on the other hand, you can access your benefit when you reach 55 and retire from the WA State Public Sector.

You may also be able to access your benefit in certain circumstances other than when you retire.