Governor-General Act 2010

Miscellaneous provisions - Transitional and savings provisions in respect of incumbent Governor-General

26: Continuation of incumbent Governor-General's entitlements

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You are the Governor-General, or you want to know about this role. This section is about what happens to the person who is already Governor-General when this Act starts. Their pay and other benefits stay the same as if this Act did not exist.

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27: Annuities payable in respect of incumbent Governor-General, or

"What happens to the Governor-General's annuities after they leave office"

Part 2Miscellaneous provisions
Transitional and savings provisions in respect of incumbent Governor-General

26Continuation of incumbent Governor-General's entitlements

This section applies to the person who held the office of Governor-General immediately before the commencement of this Act (the incumbent Governor-General), until that person no longer holds office as Governor-General.
The incumbent Governor-General's entitlements and position in respect of salary, allowance, lump sum on leaving office, compensation for lost or adversely affected superannuation rights, and travelling expenses are as if this Act had not been passed.