Australian superannuation preserved benefit taxable in UK?

I’m an British-Australian dual national and have lived in the UK for the last 25 years, with no intention to return to Australia. When I left Australia I left my superannuation pot as ‘preserved benefit’ which I understood I couldn’t access before I turned 55. Since then the money has been earning interest which, I understand, is taxed in Australia. As I’m now over 60 I want to access the money. My Australian super fund says they cannot pay me a pension in the UK but that I can take the money as a lump sum (or successive lump sums). Will this money be subject to UK taxation? If so, as I’m not currently earning, would my tax free allowance mean I could bring in an amount tax-free up to the tax-free threshold each year? I believe similar questions have been asked before, but as everyone’s circumstances are different, I’m not completely certain that previous HMRC responses apply to my case.

Hi ,
 

Under Article 17 of the double taxation treaty, the income is taxable in the UK. Any tax due depends on your total income for the year that is above the personal allowances . Thank you .

Thank you, that's helpful