Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Act 2008 (134 of 2008)

Schedule 3   Defence amendments

Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Act 1973

24   Application of amendments of the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Act 1973

The amendments of the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Act 1973 made by this Schedule apply in relation to a benefit payable under that Act in respect of a person who dies on or after the commencement of this Schedule, if, at the time of his or her death, the deceased person was:

(a) a contributing member (within the meaning of that Act); or

(b) a recipient member (within the meaning of that Act); or

(c) a person in respect of whom deferred benefits were applicable under section 78 of that Act.


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