February 2000 Volume 81 Number 2 "serving the protectors"
Police Super Update
By Michael Hogg

Police Superannuation Pension Scheme
Change in Legislation - Spouse Benefit

nder changes to the Police Superannuation Act the following persons are entitled to a spouse benefit in the event of a death of a serving or retired member of the Police Superannuation Pension Scheme.

Lawful Spouse

The deceased member’s lawful spouse if

1. he or she became the member’s lawful spouse before the termination of the member’s employment; or
2. he or she was the member’s lawful spouse for a period of five years immediately preceding the member’s death.

Lawful Spouse/Husband or Wife De Facto

A person who was cohabiting with the member at the time of death as the lawful spouse or the husband or wife de facto of the member:.
(i)   if he or she had cohabited with the member either as the lawful spouse or the husband or wife de facto of the member (or in both of those capacities at different times):

1. continuously for the period of five years immediately preceding the member’s death; or
2. during the period of six years immediately preceding the member’s death for periods aggregating not less than five years; or

(ii)   if he or she is the natural parent of a child of whom the member was the other natural parent.

In cases where a person makes a claim as the husband or wife de facto of a deceased member the person will be required to provide evidence of the relationship by way a statutory declaration to the Police Superannuation Board which will determine the claim.

Member Information

For information regarding your superannuation please contact the Police Superannuation Office. Group information sessions can be arranged upon request.

Phone: 8204 2964 or 8204 2965.
Fax: 8204 2303
E-mail: polsuper@adelaide.on.net

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