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Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1948
24DTrust may give advice to members who are contemplating invalidity retirement
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24D Trust may give advice to members who are contemplating invalidity retirement
(1) This section applies to a member who is considering:
(a) ceasing to be a member; and
(b) making an application for a determination under section 15A in relation to that cessation.
Member may ask Trust for advice
(2) The member may ask the Trust for advice that would be likely to assist the member’s consideration of those matters.
Trust may give advice
(3) The Trust may give the member such advice as it thinks appropriate.
Kinds of advice that may be given
(4) The advice may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) recommending that the member undertake medical treatment;
(b) recommending that the member seek leave of absence from the Parliament;
(c) advising the member about the provisions of this Act relating to invalidity retirement;
(d) advising the member to submit himself or herself for medical examination by a medical practitioner nominated by the Trust.
Consultation about medical practitioners
(5) The Trust must consult a Senior Commonwealth Medical Officer about the identity of a medical practitioner nominated under paragraph (4)(d).
Definition
medical treatment includes medical treatment within the meaning of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.
24E Trust may give advice to recipients of retiring allowances and annuities who are contemplating a commutation in order to pay surcharge
(1) This section applies to a person who is considering making an election under subsection 18A(1), 19AAA(1) or 19ABA(1).
(2) The person may ask the Trust for advice that will be likely to assist the person’s consideration of whether to make the election.
(3) The Trust may give the person such advice as it thinks appropriate.