53S
CurrentWhen reassessed pension rate in respect of pensioner comes into effect
Volume 2Parts IIIB to VA, sections 46 to 93ZG
Part IIIBProvisions applying to service pension, income support supplement and veteran payment
Division 12APayments after bereavement
Subdivision DDeath of dependent child
53S When reassessed pension rate in respect of pensioner comes into effect
(1)
Pension continues to be payable to the pensioner during the bereavement period as if the child had not died.
(2)
The rate of pension that becomes applicable to the pensioner as a result of the child’s death applies with effect from the day after the end of the bereavement period.
This Act’s bill:Second reading speech
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