{"id":"F2005L02710","name":"Family Law (Superannuation) (Provision of Information - Woolworths Group Superannuation Scheme) Determination 2005","slug":"family-law-superannuation-provision-of-information-woolworths-group-superannuation-scheme-determinat","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":37562,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2005L02710-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Family Law (Superannuation) (Provision of Information - Woolworths Group Superannuation Scheme) Determination 2005","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nFamily Law (Superannuation) (Provision of Information — Woolworths Group Superannuation Scheme) Determination 2005\n\nFamily Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2001\n\nI, PHILIP RUDDOCK, Attorney-General, acting under subregulation 63 (6A) of the Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2001 (the Regulations), and having given my approval under regulation 38 of the Regulations, in relation to a superannuation interest in the Woolworths Group Superannuation Scheme (the Scheme), established by Trust Deed dated 12 March 1970, as amended and in force on the commencement of this Determination (see Part 116 of Schedule 10 to the Family Law (Superannuation) (Methods and Factors for Valuing Particular Superannuation Interests) Approval 2003) (the Approval)) determine that:\n\n(a) the trustee of the Scheme is not required to provide the information about the interest mentioned in any of paragraphs 63 (4A) (aa) to (g) and (i) of the Regulations; and\n\n(b) the trustee of the Scheme must provide the information about the interest that is mentioned in the definitions of the factors A and V in item 1 of the table in clause 2 of Part 116 of Schedule 10 to the Approval.\n\nDated 16 September 2005\n\nPHILIP RUDDOCK\n\nAttorney-General","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This Determination narrows the disclosure scope for the Woolworths Group Superannuation Scheme trustee by removing the obligation to provide the information listed in paragraphs 63(4A)(aa)–(g) and (i), while affirmatively requiring provision of the information tied to the definitions of factors A and V in item 1, clause 2 of Part 116, Schedule 10 to the Approval (see subregulation 63(6A) and regulation 38). The change is scheme‑specific and modifies what family law applicants can obtain from that trustee."},"complexity_factors":["Targeted amendment to information obligations for a single scheme (Woolworths Group Superannuation Scheme) — limits generality but requires scheme-specific compliance.","Cross-references to multiple instruments: subregulation 63(6A) and regulation 38 of the Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2001; paragraphs 63(4A)(aa)–(g) and (i); and definitions of factors A and V in item 1, clause 2 of Part 116, Schedule 10 to the Approval.","Technical ambiguity risk in interpreting which items within paragraphs 63(4A)(aa)–(g),(i) are excluded and the precise content of the 'definitions of the factors A and V' (requires consulting the Approval text).","Compliance burden concentrated on the trustee: it must withhold specified items but still identify and produce the factor A and V information.","Low procedural complexity (a single, discrete determination) but moderate operational complexity due to necessary coordination between trustee records and external Approval definitions."],"plain_english_summary":"This determination, made by the Attorney‑General under subregulation 63(6A) and regulation 38, changes what the trustee of the Woolworths Group Superannuation Scheme must provide in family‑law information requests: it exempts the trustee from supplying the items listed in paragraphs 63(4A)(aa)–(g) and (i), and requires the trustee to supply the information referenced in the definitions of factors A and V in item 1, clause 2 of Part 116 of Schedule 10 to the Approval. It affects the scheme trustee (who bears the compliance burden) and family‑law parties relying on superannuation data for valuation and settlements."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a specific, narrow instrument with a single purpose: to modify information disclosure requirements for one particular superannuation scheme. It does not expand beyond its original intent of creating a streamlined disclosure regime for the Woolworths Group Superannuation Scheme."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (under 300 words)","Only 2 operative paragraphs (a) and (b)","Single cross-reference to regulations (subregulation 63(6A) and regulation 38)","Single cross-reference to valuation methodology (Part 116 of Schedule 10 to the Approval)","No defined terms section (terms defined by reference to external instruments)","No conditional logic or nested exceptions"],"plain_english_summary":"This Determination exempts the Woolworths Group Superannuation Scheme from supplying the usual detailed family‑law disclosure. Instead the trustee need only provide two values: the member’s account balance (Factor A) and the vested benefit value (Factor V). It affects Woolworths members, their former partners in property settlements, and the trustee—making compliance simpler and cheaper for the fund but giving separating couples less detailed superannuation information than other funds provide."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/family-law-superannuation-provision-of-information-woolworths-group-superannuation-scheme-determinat","history":"/api/acts/family-law-superannuation-provision-of-information-woolworths-group-superannuation-scheme-determinat/history","analysis":"/api/acts/family-law-superannuation-provision-of-information-woolworths-group-superannuation-scheme-determinat/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/family-law-superannuation-provision-of-information-woolworths-group-superannuation-scheme-determinat/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/family-law-superannuation-provision-of-information-woolworths-group-superannuation-scheme-determinat/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/family-law-superannuation-provision-of-information-woolworths-group-superannuation-scheme-determinat/documents"}}