Defence Act 1990

Superannuation

73B: Chief of Defence Force may establish superannuation schemes for members of Defence Force

You could also call this:

"Defence Force boss can create retirement savings plans for members"

The Chief of Defence Force can set up superannuation schemes for Defence Force members. You can think of superannuation as a way to save money for when you retire. The Chief of Defence Force can also work with other employers to create these schemes or join existing ones for Defence Force members.

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73A: Interpretation, or

"What special words mean in the Defence Act"

73C: Requirements in respect of superannuation schemes for members of Defence Force, or

"Rules for Defence Force Superannuation Schemes"

Part 5ASuperannuation

73BChief of Defence Force may establish superannuation schemes for members of Defence Force

The Chief of Defence Force may—
arrange for any superannuation scheme or schemes to be established for members of the Defence Force:
join with any other employer (whether or not in the State services) in arranging for any superannuation scheme or trust arrangement which is part of a superannuation scheme to be established for the purpose of providing, or facilitating the provision of, superannuation for members of the Defence Force:
arrange for members of the Defence Force to become members of any established superannuation scheme:
provide arrangements in respect of the superannuation of any individual member of the Defence Force.

Notes

Section 73B: inserted, on 1 July 1992, by section 2 of the Defence Amendment Act 1992 (1992 No 62).