Governor-General Act 2010

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

27: Annuities payable in respect of incumbent Governor-General

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

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You need to know what happens to the Governor-General's annuities when they stop being Governor-General. The annuities payable to the Governor-General and their spouse or partner are paid according to this Act. This applies even after the Governor-General is no longer in office.

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26: Continuation of incumbent Governor-General's entitlements, or

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28: Validations, or

"Things decided before this law started still apply"

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

27Annuities payable in respect of incumbent Governor-General

To avoid doubt, the annuities payable in respect of the incumbent Governor-General and his or her spouse or partner after the incumbent Governor-General ceases to hold office as Governor-General are payable in accordance with this Act.