15Meaning of lifetime pension etc.

15 Meaning of lifetime pension etc.

To avoid doubt, a benefit in respect of a superannuation interest, or a component of a superannuation interest, of a member spouse in an eligible superannuation plan that is paid as a pension is not prevented from being a lifetime pension of the member spouse, or a pension payable for the life of a member spouse, merely because: (a) the benefit is paid upon the retirement of the member spouse (including retirement on the basis of invalidity); and (b) under the governing rules of the plan, the payments may be varied (including by being reduced to nil), suspended or cancelled.