4Definitions

4 Definitions

Note: Expressions used in this instrument have the same meaning as in the Act and the Regulations (see paragraph 13(1)(b) of the Legislation Act 2003). Some examples are the following, which are defined in Part VIIIB or VIIIC of the Act or in the Regulations:

(a) eligible superannuation plan;
(b) growth phase;
(c) member spouse;
(d) operative time;
(e) payment phase;
(f) payment split;
(g) spouse;
(h) superannuation interest;
(i) trustee.

In this instrument:

2001 Regulations has the meaning given by subsection 7(1).

Act means the Family Law Act 1975.

old approval instrument means the Family Law (Superannuation) (Methods and Factors for Valuing Particular Superannuation Interests) Approval 2003.

Note: The old approval instrument was repealed by this instrument on 1 April 2025.

Regulations means the Family Law (Superannuation) Regulations 2025.