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Parliamentary Contributory Superannuation Act 1971
18BElection to cease salary deductions on reaching age 65
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#### 18B Election to cease salary deductions on reaching age 65
18B Election to cease salary deductions on reaching age 65
> > (1) A member may elect, by notice in writing served on the trustees, to cease to have deductions from salary instalments made under section 18 if—
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> > > (a) the member is 65 years or more of age, and
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> > > (b) the member has been entitled to salary in respect of an aggregate period of 20 years or more (including any period before the commencement of this section).
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> > (2) A member may not revoke an election made under this section.
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> > (3) An election made under this section takes effect when it is approved by the trustees.
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> > (4) On the election taking effect, deductions from the member’s salary are not required to be made under this Act.
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> > (5) An election under this section continues to have effect if, after ceasing to be a member, the person again becomes a member.
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> > (6) A benefit payable under this Act to or in respect of a member who makes an election under this section is to be calculated as if the member ceased to be entitled to receive salary on the day the election took effect.
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> > (7) A benefit is not payable under this Act to or in respect of a member who makes an election under this section until it is payable under another provision of this Act.
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> **s 18B:** Ins 2005 No 110, Sch 1 \[2\].