The Age Pension was the first payment made by the Commonwealth Government, dating back to 1909. It is available to persons aged 65 years and over. The eligibility age is currently being progressively increased to a cap of 67 years old. Except for the mandatory superannuation scheme, workers do not contribute to a pension or insurance scheme in Australia, unlike pension schemes in many other countries. Taxpayer-funded pensions are means tested.

Based on this passage, when did the age pension start in australia? Let's give stream of consciousness first:
To answer this question, we should know that: The Age Pension was the first payment made by the Commonwealth Government, dating back to 1909.
So, the final answer is 1909.