Second Reading Speeches

Parliamentary Superannuation and Other Entitlements Legislation Amendment Bill 2004

Type
Government
Portfolio
Finance and Administration
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Introduced with the Parliamentary Superannuation Bill 2004, the bill amends the

Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1948
to: close the Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Scheme to new members from the next general election; and suspend retiring allowances being paid to former senators and members who are again elected at or after the next general election; and
Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1948
and
Remuneration and Allowances Act 1990
to allow a limited salary sacrifice facility for senators and members who are entitled to superannuation under the new arrangements.

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