Superannuation Act 1916

The definitions of De facto partner, De facto relationship and Spouse inserted by the Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Same Sex Partners) Act 2000 apply only to or in respect of contributors or former contributors who die on or after the commencement of the amendment substituting the definition of Spouse.

The definitions of De facto spouse, De facto relationship and Spouse, as in force immediately before their amendment by that Act, apply to or in respect of contributors or former contributors who die before the commencement of the amendment substituting the definition of Spouse.