Superannuation Act 2005
12Family law interest splitting
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12 Family law interest splitting
(1) Without limiting section 10 or 11, the Rules: (a) may provide that, when a splitting agreement or splitting order is received by CSC in respect of a superannuation interest under this Act: (i) the non‑member spouse is entitled to benefits determined in accordance with the Rules; and (ii) the benefits of the member spouse are reduced in accordance with the Rules; and (b) may include any other provision that is related to, or consequential on, provisions referred to in paragraph (a). (2) In this section:
member spouse means a member spouse within the meaning of Part VIIIB or VIIIC of the Family Law Act 1975.
non‑member spouse means a non‑member spouse within the meaning of Part VIIIB or VIIIC of the Family Law Act 1975.
splitting agreement means:
(a) a superannuation agreement (within the meaning of Part VIIIB or VIIIC of the Family Law Act 1975); or
(b) a flag lifting agreement (within the meaning of Part VIIIB or VIIIC of the Family Law Act 1975) that provides for a payment split (within the meaning of that Part).
splitting order means a splitting order within the meaning of Part VIIIB or VIIIC of the Family Law Act 1975.
superannuation interest means a superannuation interest within the meaning of Part VIIIB or VIIIC of the Family Law Act 1975.