Defence Act 1990

Superannuation

73F: Chief of Defence Force may establish compulsory scheme for members of Armed Forces

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"Defence Force members may have to join a superannuation scheme"

The Chief of Defence Force can make a rule that says you, as a member of the Armed Forces, must contribute to a superannuation scheme. This rule applies if you are not already required to contribute under Part 3A of the Government Superannuation Fund Act 1956. The Chief of Defence Force can choose which members of the Armed Forces must contribute to the scheme, which was set up according to section 73B. You can find more information about this in the Government Superannuation Fund Act 1956 and section 73B.

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73E: Contributions to superannuation schemes, or

"Helping Defence Force members save for retirement"

74: Constitution of cadet forces, or

"Rules for New Zealand's Cadet Forces"

Part 5ASuperannuation

73FChief of Defence Force may establish compulsory scheme for members of Armed Forces

The Chief of Defence Force may require that all members of the Armed Forces who are not required to contribute under Part 3A of the Government Superannuation Fund Act 1956, or any class of such members, contribute to any superannuation scheme established or arranged in respect of one or more members of the Armed Forces pursuant to section 73B.

Notes

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