❓ This parliamentary question addresses the implementation of legislation aimed at removing gender discrimination in government employee superannuation, specifically regarding widowers' eligibility for ongoing payments after the death of their female spouse. The answer confirms the provision is in effect as of 17 February 2001.
AnsweredQoN 835Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
(1) I refer to a 1999 Private Member’s Bill by the Member for South Perth, and a subsequent Government Bill, to remove discrimination against females with regard to Government employees superannuation and ask is it now possible for widowers to automatically qualify for on-going superannuation payments following the death of their female spouses who have been superannuation scheme members and later recipients?
(2) If so, on what date did this provision become available?
(3) If not, when will the provision be applied?
(2) If so, on what date did this provision become available?
(3) If not, when will the provision be applied?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
29 August 2001
Responded by
Minister for Government Enterprises
Response time
20 days
(1) YES (2) 17 February 2001 (3) Not applicable
(2) 17 February 2001 (3) Not applicable
(3) Not applicable
(2) 17 February 2001 (3) Not applicable
(3) Not applicable
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