❓ A parliamentary question regarding the superannuation entitlements of Mrs. Deborah Bennett-Borlase, specifically addressing concerns about potential misuse of contribution doubling provisions based on a discrepancy in her stated age. The minister assures that no misuse occurred.
AnsweredQoN 1298Legislative Council
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MRS DEBORAH BENNETT-BORLASE, SUPERANNUATION ENTITLEMENT
I refer to the minister’s answer to a question I asked last Thursday regarding superannuation for magistrates. The question is to the minister representing the Attorney General and to him in his capacity as the minister in charge of state superannuation. (1) In view of Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase’s actual age, as opposed to her stated age, will the minister assure the House that Mrs Bennett-Borlase - (a) did not take advantage of the capacity for magistrates to double their contributions between the ages of 45 and 55; (b) if she did, that she did not take advantage for more years than she is entitled to; and (c) that she will not receive superannuation entitlements beyond those to which she is lawfully entitled? (2) If the minister is unable to give these assurances, will he advise me of the action the Government - (a) has taken prior to last Thursday; (b) has taken in the meantime; and (c) intends to take in the future to protect superannuation funds and with respect to Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase? Hon TOM STEPHENS
I refer to the minister’s answer to a question I asked last Thursday regarding superannuation for magistrates. The question is to the minister representing the Attorney General and to him in his capacity as the minister in charge of state superannuation. (1) In view of Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase’s actual age, as opposed to her stated age, will the minister assure the House that Mrs Bennett-Borlase - (a) did not take advantage of the capacity for magistrates to double their contributions between the ages of 45 and 55; (b) if she did, that she did not take advantage for more years than she is entitled to; and (c) that she will not receive superannuation entitlements beyond those to which she is lawfully entitled? (2) If the minister is unable to give these assurances, will he advise me of the action the Government - (a) has taken prior to last Thursday; (b) has taken in the meantime; and (c) intends to take in the future to protect superannuation funds and with respect to Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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I reply on behalf of the minister representing the Attorney General who, in his capacity as Minister for Government Enterprises only, replies as follows - (1) (a) Yes. (b) Not applicable. (c) Yes. (2) Not applicable.
(1) In view of Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase’s actual age, as opposed to her stated age, will the minister assure the House that Mrs Bennett-Borlase - (a) did not take advantage of the capacity for magistrates to double their contributions between the ages of 45 and 55; (b) if she did, that she did not take advantage for more years than she is entitled to; and (c) that she will not receive superannuation entitlements beyond those to which she is lawfully entitled? (2) If the minister is unable to give these assurances, will he advise me of the action the Government - (a) has taken prior to last Thursday; (b) has taken in the meantime; and (c) intends to take in the future to protect superannuation funds and with respect to Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I reply on behalf of the minister representing the Attorney General who, in his capacity as Minister for Government Enterprises only, replies as follows - (1) (a) Yes. (b) Not applicable. (c) Yes. (2) Not applicable.
(b) if she did, that she did not take advantage for more years than she is entitled to; and (c) that she will not receive superannuation entitlements beyond those to which she is lawfully entitled?
(c) that she will not receive superannuation entitlements beyond those to which she is lawfully entitled?
(b) has taken in the meantime; and (c) intends to take in the future to protect superannuation funds and with respect to Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase?
(c) intends to take in the future to protect superannuation funds and with respect to Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase?
I reply on behalf of the minister representing the Attorney General who, in his capacity as Minister for Government Enterprises only, replies as follows - (1) (a) Yes. (b) Not applicable. (c) Yes. (2) Not applicable.
(1) (a) Yes. (b) Not applicable. (c) Yes. (2) Not applicable.
(c) Yes.
(1) In view of Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase’s actual age, as opposed to her stated age, will the minister assure the House that Mrs Bennett-Borlase - (a) did not take advantage of the capacity for magistrates to double their contributions between the ages of 45 and 55; (b) if she did, that she did not take advantage for more years than she is entitled to; and (c) that she will not receive superannuation entitlements beyond those to which she is lawfully entitled? (2) If the minister is unable to give these assurances, will he advise me of the action the Government - (a) has taken prior to last Thursday; (b) has taken in the meantime; and (c) intends to take in the future to protect superannuation funds and with respect to Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I reply on behalf of the minister representing the Attorney General who, in his capacity as Minister for Government Enterprises only, replies as follows - (1) (a) Yes. (b) Not applicable. (c) Yes. (2) Not applicable.
(b) if she did, that she did not take advantage for more years than she is entitled to; and (c) that she will not receive superannuation entitlements beyond those to which she is lawfully entitled?
(c) that she will not receive superannuation entitlements beyond those to which she is lawfully entitled?
(b) has taken in the meantime; and (c) intends to take in the future to protect superannuation funds and with respect to Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase?
(c) intends to take in the future to protect superannuation funds and with respect to Mrs Deborah Bennett-Borlase?
I reply on behalf of the minister representing the Attorney General who, in his capacity as Minister for Government Enterprises only, replies as follows - (1) (a) Yes. (b) Not applicable. (c) Yes. (2) Not applicable.
(1) (a) Yes. (b) Not applicable. (c) Yes. (2) Not applicable.
(c) Yes.
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