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Average FHSS processing time

The average processing time for an FHSS application.

Last updated 6 October 2026

Table 1: FHSS average processing times

Financial year

% of request actioned

2021–22

86% within 25 days

2022–23

90% within 20 days

2023–24

90% within 20 days

2024–25

91% within 20 days

2025–26

95% within 20 days

Note: In the 2022–23 financial year, due to system and process improvements, we have adjusted the service standard from 25 days to 20 days.

This is inclusive of the:

  • number of business days from the submission of the FHSS release request
  • confirmation the request is eligible
  • super funds sending the FHSS amount to the ATO
  • payment to the individual.

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