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Military Superannuation Benefits (Eligible Member) Declaration 2003
Statutory Rules 2003 No. 1331
I, DANNA SUE VALE, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, make this Declaration under the Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991.
Dated 12 June 2003
DANNA VALE
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Contents
                        1     Name of Declaration                                                         2
                        2     Commencement                                                              2
                        3     Definitions                                                                       2
                        4     Eligible members                                                             3
                        5     Military Superannuation and Benefits (Eligible Member) Declaration 2002 — revocation 3
Schedule 1             Eligible members — employment categories                4
Part 1                      Navy                                                                               4
Part 2                      Army                                                                              7
Part 3                      Air Force                                                                       10
Schedule 2             Eligible members                                                        15
 
  
  
1              Name of Declaration
                This Declaration is the Military Superannuation Benefits (Eligible Member) Declaration 2003.
2              Commencement
                This Declaration commences on gazettal.
3              Definitions
                In this Declaration:
Act means the Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991.
commencement date means the date of commencement of this Declaration.
4              Eligible members
         (1)   For paragraph (f) of the definition of eligible member in subsection 30 (1) of the Act, a person is an eligible member if:
                (a)    the person:
                          (i)    is included in an employment category, and holds a rank, mentioned in Schedule 1; and
                         (ii)    meets each conditions mentioned for the category; or
               (b)    the person is mentioned in Schedule 2.
         (2)   For item 1.9 of Schedule 1, the number of years of continuous eligible service includes any periods of service in the employment category Radar Plot.
5              Military Superannuation and Benefits (Eligible Member) Declaration 2002 — revocation
                Statutory Rules 2002 No. 175 is revoked.
Schedule 1        Eligible members — employment categories
(paragraph 4 (1) (a))
Part 1          Navy
 
Item
Employment category
Rank
Conditions

1.1
Electronic Technical Weapons Systems
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 30 September 1992 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.2
Meteorology
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 27 September 1995 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.3
Radio Operator
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 27 September 1995 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.4
Radar Plot
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 27 September 1995 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.5
Survival Equipment
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 27 September 1995 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.6
Signals
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 27 September 1995 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.7
Underwater Control Submarines
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 27 September 1995 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.8
Marine Technical Hull Submarines
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1992 to 27 September 1995 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.9
Combat System Operator
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1993 to 27 September 1995 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.10
Aviation — Pilot
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 31 July 1996 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 10 May 2001, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.11
Communications — Signals
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 31 July 1996 to 20 April 2000 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 20 April 2000, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.12
Aviation — Observer
Lieutenant
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 13 February 1998 to 23 April 1999 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 23 April 1999, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.13
Aviation Technician Aircraft
Leading Seaman
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 13 February 1998 to 20 April 2000 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 20 April 2000, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.14
Writer
Leading Seaman
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 10 May 2001 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before the commencement date, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.15
Stores Naval
Leading Seaman
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 10 May 2001 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before the commencement date, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.16
Cook
Leading Seaman
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

1.17
Clearance Diver
Leading Seaman
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 22 July 2002 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before the commencement date, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

1.18
Naval Police Coxswain
Leading Seaman
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

1.19
Photographer
Leading Seaman
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

Part 2          Army
 
Item
Employment category
Rank
Conditions

2.1
Coach Trimmer
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 10 May 2001, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

2.2
Equipment Painter
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1992 to 23 April 1999 (inclusive)

 
 
 
2.    Had become eligible, before 23 April 1999, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

2.3
Laboratory Technician
Any rank
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 1 October 1991

2.4
Operating Theatre Technician
Any rank
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 1 October 1991

2.5
Radiographer
Any rank (except officer)
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 1 October 1992

2.6
Surveyor Engineer
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1992 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 10 May 2001, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

2.7
Aircraft Life Support Fitter
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 13 February 1998

2.8
Aircraft Structural Fitter
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 23 April 1999

2.9
Nurse
Lieutenant
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 10 May 2001 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before the commencement date, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

2.10
Aircrewman Loadmaster
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 10 May 2001

2.11
Illustrator Reprographic
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 10 May 2001

2.12
Recovery Mechanic
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 10 May 2001

2.13
Metalsmith
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 10 May 2001

2.14
Cook
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 10 May 2001

2.15
Steward
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 10 May 2001

2.16
Specialist Health Services-Officer
Lieutenant
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

2.17
Specialist Service Officer-SSO Pilot
Lieutenant
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

2.18
Fire Fighter
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

2.19
Photographer ¾ Still
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

2.20
Rigger ¾ Parachute
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

2.21
Special Air Service Trooper
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

2.22
Supervisor Rigger Parachute
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

2.23
Technician ¾ Dental
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

2.24
Technician — Aircraft
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after the commencement date

2.25
Technician — Avionics
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after the commencement date

Part 3          Air Force
 
Item
Employment category
Rank
Conditions

3.1
Air Traffic Control
Any rank
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 1 October 1991

3.2
Motor Trimmer
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 27 September 1995 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.3
Surface Finisher
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 10 May 2001, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.4
Welder Aircraft
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 27 September 1995 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.5
Motor Body Builder
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 30 September 1992 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.6
Navigator
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 30 September 1992 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.7
Pilot
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 30 September 1992 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.8
Radiographer
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 1 October 1991 to 30 September 1992 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 28 September 1995, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.9
Advanced Aircraft Structural Fitter
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 31 July 1996 to 4 November 1997 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 23 April 1999, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.10
Non Destructive Inspection Technician
Any rank
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 31 July 1996 to 4 November 1997 (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 23 April 1999, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.11
Aircraft Technician
Corporal
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 13 February 1998 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 10 May 2001, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.12
Fire Fighter
Corporal
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 13 February 1998 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 10 May 2001, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.13
Ground Support Engineering — Fitter
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 13 February 1998

3.14
Cook
Corporal
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 23 April 1999 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before 10 May 2001, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.15
General Hand
Corporal
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 22 July 2002 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before the commencement date, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.16
Metal Machinist
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 23 April 1999

3.17
Advanced Aircraft Technician
Corporal
Included in the employment category on or after 10 May 2001

3.18
Clerk
Corporal
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 10 May 2001 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible, before the commencement date, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.19
Ground Support Engineering Technician
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 10 May 2001

3.20
Supplier
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 10 May 2001

3.21
Aircraft Surface Finisher
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 10 May 2001

3.22
Photographers
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

3.23
Physical Training Instructor
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

3.24
Advanced Aircraft Structural Fitter
Corporal
1.    Included in the employment category at any time from 22 July 2002 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible before the commencement date, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.25
Aircraft Technician
Corporal
1.    Included in the employment category at any from 22 July 2002 to the commencement date (inclusive)
2.    Had become eligible before the commencement date, to receive retention benefit under subsection 32 (1) or (3) of the Act

3.26
Cook
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

3.27
Fire Fighter
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002

3.28
Advanced Avionics Technician
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after the commencement date

3.29
Aircraft Life Support Fitter
Corporal
Included in the employment category at any time on or after the commencement date

Schedule 2        Eligible members
(paragraph 4 (1) (b))
  
 
Person
Rank
Service no.
Date person became eligible

Batko P P
Corporal
A236215
22 July 2002

Belan S J
Corporal
A236060
22 July 2002

Bowman S D
Corporal
A411411
20 April 2000

Brook R
Corporal
A126253
12 April 1994

Brooker R N
Corporal
A230465
12 April 1994

Brooker S R
Corporal
A235139
10 May 2001

Brown G K
Corporal
379627
22 July 2002

Busby S M
Corporal
W235383
Commencement date

Cardy L R
Corporal
A510270
12 April 1994

Carroll J E
Corporal
184451
Commencement date

Castaldini P G
Corporal
A511911
Commencement date

Clarkson J W
Leading Aircraftman
A513092
Commencement date

Collins M
Corporal
A411693
22 July 2002

Conlan D R
Corporal
A236276
Commencement date

Cooke P A
Corporal
A510243
12 April 1994

Cribbes M S
Corporal
A324932
10 May 2001

Fookes P A
Captain
2127343
5 November 1997

Frohloff B J
Corporal
A131398
22 July 2002

Furness T
Corporal
A235809
10 May 2001

Gaugg M
Corporal
A512541
22 July 2002

Godfrey G J
Corporal
A130786
22 July 2002

Green J A
Corporal
A131666
Commencement date

Hall A D
Corporal
A131134
22 July 2002

Hancock K W
Corporal
184678
22 July 2002

Hawke J M
Corporal
A236114
22 July 2002

Hersant W J
Corporal
3202575
Commencement date

Higgins G W
Corporal
A63560
Commencement date

Hodson D
Corporal
A323150
28 September 1995

Horn L C
Corporal
A230058
12 April 1994

Houghton D G
Leading Seaman
R134739
10 May 2001

James F L
Flight Lieutenant
L412401
Commencement date

Jones D A
Corporal
A131471
22 July 2002

Keating G A
Corporal
A321070
12 April 1994

Kennedy J G
Corporal
A132612
Commencement date

Kerr B R
Corporal
A126126
12 April 1994

King P S
Corporal
A411812
22 July 2002

Kirby S P
Corporal
A236725
Commencement date

Knowles S R
Corporal
A512464
22 July 2002

Lambert K J
Corporal
A62744
28 September 1995

Langley R E
Corporal
A126303
12 April 1994

Lee E J
Corporal
A232949
12 July 1996

Longmore S J
Corporal
A234967
20 April 2000

Marks R J
Corporal
A235037
20 April 2000

Matson G A
Corporal
A130190
10 May 2001

McLucus I R
Corporal
A126773
22 July 2002

McKinna C S
Corporal
A325427
Commencement date

Monaghan G
Trooper
8084915
Commencement date

Norden C D
Leading Seaman
R141482
10 May 2001

Parker S J
Corporal
A63604
Commencement date

Pearcey I A
Corporal
A62746
28 September 1995

Peisert O
Corporal
3203652
22 July 2002

Pertzel I G
Corporal
A324941
22 July 2002

Powell M J
Corporal
A234402
20 April 2000

Provan R J
Corporal
A129271
20 April 2000

Reid S A
Corporal
A131392
22 July 2002

Richards J P
Sergeant
A410861
20 April 2000

Rose J
Corporal
W129949
20 April 2000

Rossetto DM
Corporal
A235560
Commencement date

Santin L E
Corporal
A411737
22 July 2002

Scott K L
Sergeant
A127823
10 May 2001

Scott M D
Corporal
A132021
22 July 2002

Sestero K L
Corporal
W129339
5 November 1997

Simpson S K
Corporal
W63263
20 April 2000

Snailum G R
Corporal
A129344
22 July 2002

Stacey M L
Corporal
A130374
Commencement date

Starkey A A
Corporal
A233617
20 April 2000

Stewart P L
Corporal
A130080
20 April 2000

Stockwell A D
Corporal
A236392
22 July 2002

Strass H
Corporal
A411661
22 July 2002

Templar P A
Corporal
327005
10 May 2001

Thomas M A
Corporal
A130819
10 May 2001

Thompson J E
Corporal
A129149
10 May 2001

Tran T P
Corporal
454117
20 April 2000

Wallace L M
Corporal
W126525
12 April 1994

Walsh D M
Corporal
A233607
20 April 2000

Walsh S L
Corporal
W234309
20 April 2000

Ward G K
Corporal
A236050
22 July 2002

White L C
Corporal
A63346
10 May 2001

Whiteside D G
Corporal
555135
10 May 2001

Whittaker H H
Corporal
A235602
10 May 2001

Wilkins M R
Corporal
A233207
10 May 2001

Williams A J
Corporal
A510033
12 April 1994

Wilson J R
Corporal
W231165
12 April 1994

Woodfield P
Corporal
A236419
Commencement date

Note
1.       Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 23 June 2003.