The [glossary:Commission:545] can issue a written statement upon request of a member of the pension bonus scheme stating that:
- they were an [glossary:accruing member:253];
- they gainfully worked at least the specified hours; and
- no more than a third of the hours worked were outside Australia.
These certificates can be issued for full and part years. The certificates can also be issued to say that a person's [glossary:partner:370] worked the specified number of hours.