Legislative Assembly (Members' Superannuation) Act 1991

This section applies to a person who becomes entitled to a superannuation benefit under this chapter if the person—

is less than 55 years old; or

is at least 55 years old but remains a member of the workforce.

The benefit is payable—

if the person is leaving Australia permanently or the entitlement is because of a discontinuance caused by the person’s death or invalidity—immediately to the person; or

in any other case—

to an eligible choice fund chosen by the person; or

if the person does not choose an eligible choice fund within 3 months after the day the person becomes entitled to the benefit—the default fund.

For subsection (2) (b) (i), the choice must be in writing given to the board.