Relevance of this question

This question is relevant to the application of Division 3 of Part X, which sets out special transitional provisions in relation to weekly incapacity compensation for certain former employees.

The amount of the client's superannuation pension on the commencing day of the SRC Act on 1 December 1988 is directly relevant to:

  • s 131, which applies to former employees under 65 who were in receipt of a superannuation pension on 1/12/88 and are incapable of engaging in suitable employment;
  • s 132A(2), which applies to former employees under 65 who were in receipt of a superannuation pension on 1/12/88 and are capable of engaging in suitable employment;
  • s 135, which applies to former employees who were 65 and were in receipt of a superannuation pension on 1/12/88;