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Superannuation Act 1916
61WCReduction of benefits of contributor spouses
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#### 61WC Reduction of benefits of contributor spouses
61WC Reduction of benefits of contributor spouses
> > (1) STC may reduce the amount of any benefit payable under this Act to or in respect of a contributor spouse (or a spouse or de facto partner of a contributor spouse) if a family law superannuation entitlement is paid or payable to or in respect of the non-contributor spouse under the family law superannuation legislation or this Part or the regulations.
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> > (2) A preserved or deferred benefit may be reduced under this section.
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> > (3) A pension may be reduced under this section even though payment of the pension first commenced before the payment of the amount to or in respect of the non-contributor spouse.
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> > (4) The benefit is to be reduced in accordance with the regulations and any applicable provisions of the family law superannuation legislation.
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> **s 61WC:** Ins 2003 No 77, Sch 12 \[11\].