Military Superannuation and Benefits (Eligible Members) Declaration 2017

I, Dan Tehan, Minister for Defence Personnel, make the following declaration.

Dated 5 December 2017

Dan Tehan

Minister for Defence Personnel

 

 

 

 

 

Contents

1 Name

2 Commencement

3 Authority

4 Schedules

5 Definitions

6 Eligible members

Schedule 1—Eligible members by employment categories etc.

1 Navy

2 Army

3 Air Force

Schedule 2—Individual eligible members

1 Individuals declared to be eligible members

Schedule 3—Repeals

Military Superannuation and Benefits (Eligible Members) Declaration 2016

1  Name

  This instrument is the Military Superannuation and Benefits (Eligible Members) Declaration 2017.

2  Commencement

 (1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

 

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provisions

Commencement

Date/Details

1.  The whole of this instrument

The day after this instrument is registered.

8 December 2017

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

 (2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3  Authority

  This instrument is made under paragraph (f) of the definition of eligible member in subsection 30(1) of the Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991, as it continues to apply under item 4 of Schedule 4 to the Defence Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2005.

4  Schedules

  Each instrument that is specified in a Schedule to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in the Schedule concerned, and any other item in a Schedule to this instrument has effect according to its terms.

5  Definitions

  In this instrument:

Act means the Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991, as it continues to apply under item 4 of Schedule 4 to the Defence Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 2005.

commencement day means the day this instrument commences.

retention benefit means a retention benefit mentioned in subsection 32(1) or (3) of the Act.

6  Eligible members

  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 specified in an item of the table in clause 1, 2 or 3 of Schedule 1; and

 (ii) holds a rank specified for the category in that item; and

 (iii) meets the conditions specified for the category in that item; or

 (b) the person is an individual specified in Schedule 2.

Schedule 1Eligible members by employment categories etc.

Note: See paragraph 6(a).

 

 

1  Navy

  The following table specifies employment categories, ranks and conditions for the Navy.

 

Navy

Item

Employment category

Rank

Conditions

1.1

Cook

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 22 July 2002 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.2

Naval Police Coxswain

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 22 July 2002 and 29 September 2015; and

(b) had become eligible, before 30 September 2015, to receive retention benefit.

1.3

Photographer

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 22 July 2002 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

1.4

Band

Lieutenant

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.5

Weapons Electrical Aircraft Engineer

Lieutenant

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.6

Pilot

Lieutenant

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, no later than 9 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

1.7

Nurse

Lieutenant

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, no later than 9 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

1.8

Seaman (includes all specialist qualifications)

Lieutenant

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.9

Training System

Lieutenant

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.10

Combat System Operator

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.11

Medical

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.12

Stores Naval

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.13

Hydrographic Systems Operator

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.14

Communications & Information Systems

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.15

Steward

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.16

Writer

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.17

Air Technical Aircraft

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

1.18

Observer

Lieutenant

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 24 October 2009 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, no later than 9 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

1.19

Officer Aviation Specialist Stream

Lieutenant

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 1 October 2009.

1.20

Imagery Specialist

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 20 November 2010 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, no later than 9 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

1.21

Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer

Lieutenant

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 29 May 2012.

1.22

Pilot

Lieutenant

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 29 May 2012.

1.23

Imagery Specialist

Leading Seaman

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 29 May 2012.

1.24

Maritime Logistics Officer

Lieutenant

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 4 February 2014 and 29 September 2015; and

(b) had become eligible, before 30 September 2015, to receive retention benefit.

1.25

Aircrewman

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 4 February 2014 and 29 September 2015; and

(b) had become eligible, before 30 September 2015, to receive retention benefit.

1.26

Maritime Logistics—Chef

Leading Seaman

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 4 February 2014.

1.27

Medical

Leading Seaman

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2014 and 29 September 2015; and

(b) had become eligible, before 30 September 2015, to receive retention benefit.

1.28

Maritime Warfare Officer

Lieutenant

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 30 September 2015.

1.29

Aeronautical Engineer

Lieutenant

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after the commencement day.

1.30

Weapons Electrical Aircraft Engineer

Lieutenant

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after the commencement day.

2  Army

  The following table specifies employment categories, ranks and conditions for the Army.

 

Army

Item

Employment category

Rank

Conditions

2.1

Operating Theatre Technician

Any rank

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 1 October 1991 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, no later than 9 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

2.2

Aircraft Life Support Fitter

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 13 February 1998 and 29 September 2015; and

(b) had become eligible, before 30 September 2015, to receive retention benefit.

2.3

Aircraft Structural Fitter

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 23 April 1999 and 29 September 2015; and

(b) had become eligible, before 30 September 2015, to receive retention benefit.

2.4

Aircrewman Loadmaster

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 10 May 2001 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

2.5

Illustrator Reprographic

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 10 May 2001 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

2.6

Recovery Mechanic

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 10 May 2001 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

2.7

Cook

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 10 May 2001 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, no later than 9 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

2.8

Steward

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 10 May 2001 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, no later than 9 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

2.9

Specialist Health Services—Officer

Lieutenant

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 22 July 2002 and 29 September 2015; and

(b) had become eligible, before 30 September 2015, to receive retention benefit.

2.10

Specialist Service Officer—SSO Pilot

Lieutenant

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002.

2.11

Fire Fighter

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 22 July 2002 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

2.12

Special Air Service Trooper

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 22 July 2002 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

2.13

Supervisor Rigger Parachute

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 22 July 2002 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

2.14

Technician—Dental

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 22 July 2002 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, no later than 9 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

2.15

Technician—Aircraft

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 23 June 2003 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, no later than 9 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

2.16

Technician—Avionics

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 23 June 2003 and 29 September 2015; and

(b) had become eligible, before 30 September 2015, to receive retention benefit.

2.17

Operator Emergency Responder

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, no later than 9 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

2.18

Mechanic Vehicle

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, no later than 9 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

2.19

Radiographer Officer

Captain

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 3 November 2016; and

(b) had become eligible, before 4 November 2016, to receive retention benefit.

2.20

Aircrewman

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 24 October 2009.

2.21

Multimedia Technician

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 24 October 2009.

2.22

Special Air Service Trooper Grade 2/3

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 24 October 2009 and 16 September 2014; and

(b) had become eligible, before 17 September 2014, to receive retention benefit.

2.23

Special Air Service Trooper Grade 2/3

Trooper

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2014 and 3 November 2016; and

(b) had become eligible, before 4 November 2016, to receive retention benefit.

2.24

Officer Aviation Specialist Stream

Captain

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 1 October 2009.

2.25

Army Emergency Responder

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 9 January 2012 and 29 September 2015; and

(b) had become eligible, before 30 September 2015, to receive retention benefit.

2.26

Musician

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 9 January 2012 and 29 September 2015; and

(b) had become eligible, before 30 September 2015, to receive retention benefit.

2.27

Commando

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 9 January 2012.

2.28

Commando Officer

Captain

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 30 September 2015.

2.29

Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) Officer

Captain

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 30 September 2015.

2.30

Analyst Intelligence Operations

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 30 September 2015.

2.31

Carpenter

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 30 September 2015.

2.32

Electrician

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 30 September 2015.

2.33

Plumber

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 30 September 2015.

2.34

Draughtsman Architectural

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 30 September 2015.

2.35

Reporter

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 30 September 2015 and 3 November 2016; and

(b) had become eligible, before 4 November 2016, to receive retention benefit.

2.36

General Service Officer Pilot

Captain

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 30 September 2015.

2.37

Environmental Officer

Captain

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 30 September 2015 and 3 November 2016; and

(b) had become eligible, before 4 November 2016, to receive retention benefit.

2.38

Physiotherapist

Captain

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 30 September 2015.

2.39

Medical Officer Doctor

 

Captain

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 30 September 2015.

2.40

Cook

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 4 November 2016.

2.41

Special Air Service Trooper Grade 2/3

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 4 November 2016.

3  Air Force

  The following table specifies employment categories, ranks and conditions for the Air Force.

 

Air Force

Item

Employment category

Rank

Conditions

3.1

Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller

Any rank

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 1 October 1991.

3.2

Metal Machinist

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 23 April 1999 and 24 October 2009; and

(b) had become eligible, before 25 October 2009, to receive retention benefit.

3.3

Advanced Aircraft Technician

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 10 May 2001 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.4

Aircraft Surface Finisher

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 10 May 2001 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.5

Photographer

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002.

3.6

Physical Training Instructor

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 22 July 2002 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.7

Cook

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 22 July 2002.

3.8

Advanced Avionics Technician

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 23 June 2003 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.9

General Hand

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.10

Communications Electronics Technician

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.11

Plumber

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.12

Plant Operator

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 16 September 2005.

3.13

Electrician

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.14

Carpenter

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.15

Aircraft Technician

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 1 December 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, before 2 December 2012, to receive retention benefit.

3.16

Avionic Technician

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.17

Musician

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.18

Ground Mechanical Engineering Fitter

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and the day before the commencement day; and

(b) had become eligible, before the commencement day, to receive retention benefit.

3.19

Ground Mechanical Engineering Technician

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and the day before the commencement day; and

(b) had become eligible, before the commencement day, to receive retention benefit.

3.20

Ground Support Equipment Technician

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and the day before the commencement day; and

(b) had become eligible, before the commencement day, to receive retention benefit.

3.21

Dental Assistant/ Hygienist

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 16 September 2005 and 9 January 2012; and

(b) had become eligible, before 10 January 2012, to receive retention benefit.

3.22

Ground Defence Officer

Flight Lieutenant

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 24 October 2009 and 20 November 2010; and

(b) had become eligible, before 21 November 2010, to receive retention benefit.

3.23

Ground Support Equipment Fitter

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 24 October 2009 and the day before the commencement day; and

(b) had become eligible, before the commencement day, to receive retention benefit.

3.24

Aircraft Structural Fitter

Corporal

The person:

(a) was included in the employment category at any time between 24 October 2009 and the day before the commencement day; and

(b) had become eligible, before the commencement day, to receive retention benefit.

3.25

Armament Technician

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 24 October 2009.

3.26

NonDestructive Inspection Technician

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 24 October 2009.

3.27

Officer Aviation Specialist Stream

Flight Lieutenant

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after 1 October 2009.

3.28

Ground Mechanical Engineering Mustering

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after the commencement day.

3.29

Ground Support Equipment Mustering

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after the commencement day.

3.30

Aircraft Structures Mustering

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after the commencement day.

3.31

Air Force Imagery Specialist

Corporal

The person is included in the employment category at any time on or after the commencement day.

Schedule 2Individual eligible members

Note: See paragraph 6(b).

 

 

1  Individuals declared to be eligible members

  The following individuals are specified.

 

Eligible members

Person

Rank

Service No.

Date person becomes eligible to receive retention benefit

Anderson D R

Corporal

8272007

16 May 2010

Baldry J W

Flight Lieutenant

8165654

24 January 2016

Barnes D R

Lieutenant Commander

8082589

1 March 2014

Beyer K W

Leading Seaman

8107122

29 March 2012

Bismarck V S

Flight Lieutenant

8166050

23 January 2017

Bradley S E B

Squadron Leader

8163550

20 March 2009

Burgess M

Corporal

8203574

5 February 2017

Butcher A C

Captain

8233759

24 October 2009

Casey L M

Flight Lieutenant

8438141

23 January 2018

Devers P K

Corporal

8162601

10 October 2007

Duggan K L

Corporal

8269502

13 February 2016

Duroux A J

Corporal

8218866

13 June 2015

Fechner S W

Sergeant

8184462

8 February 2009

Gair A D

Private

8263042

18 October 2016

Grady B J V

Corporal

8268304

3 May 2010

Grimshaw J L

Lieutenant

8442572

4 July 2018

Hankin K

Corporal

8143364

10 October 2007

Hayes J

Major

8247772

11 July 2009

Hewitt S J

Warrant Officer Class 2

8269889

18 April 2010

Hooper L B

Lieutenant

8236126

1 July 2018

Howard A M

Flight Lieutenant

8438106

23 January 2018

Inglish J E

Leading Seaman

8109950

28 June 2012

Johnson C I

Corporal

8238800

28 February 2015

Kemmery D

Corporal

8218121

26 October 2014

Kerr E L

Leading Seaman

8443928

1 September 2018

Kimmorley M S J

Corporal

8199033

21 August 2016

Lee D G

Flight Lieutenant

8186151

2 March 2016

Leigh M P

Corporal

8230862

27 February 2016

Lever A

Leading Seaman

8440341

31 March 2018

Lewis B G

Corporal

8212281

11 June 2017

Linden DA

Corporal

8223202

1 June 2009

Looker B R

Captain

8233461

20 January 2012

Maddison S N

Corporal

8160945

10 October 2007

McCaldin J J D

Flight Lieutenant

8437481

22 January 2018

McCarthy P J

Private

8235230

29 July 2009

McGrath A

Flight Lieutenant

8210255

15 February 2017

McKey T M

Corporal

8236221

11 February 2012

McWilliams S B

Leading Seaman

8098682

5 June 2010

Meers N J

Trooper

8248707

10 March 2018

Middlemiss T

Flight Lieutenant

8165018

23 January 2014

Muddle L M

Private

8241844

26 July 2009

Mullins L G

Corporal

8268787

23 August 2010

Oates J T

Corporal

8165261

24 May 2015

Ojeda B

Corporal

8185547

5 January 2014

Peers R A

Sergeant

8260509

9 May 2015

Perry M J

Leading Seaman

8099385

15 January 2011

Petrie D A

Corporal

8249499

2 October 2016

Rabjohns M E

Sergeant

8238949

17 January 2010

Reid N

Lieutenant

8099353

22 January 2011

Ricketts M J

Corporal

8163464

25 March 2008

Rivett S J

Lieutenant

8109609

22 January 2011

Satterly B J D

Leading Seaman

8097557

16 January 2010

Schieb J A

Captain

8236990

23 January 2014

Scott E L

Flight Lieutenant

8184198

1 January 2008

Smythe D R S

Corporal

8268778

1 June 2009

Stade M J

Flight Lieutenant

8198880

24 January 2016

Suddery D K

Leading Seaman

8097650

16 January 2010

Symes K B

Corporal

8252794

7 December 2013

Taylor R N

Flight Lieutenant

8163999

4 July 2010

Thomas E J

Corporal

8182512

10 October 2007

Thornton J L

Flight Lieutenant

8185565

23 January 2014

Weaver R J

Corporal

8185771

28 February 2015

Williams C

Trooper

8258757

17 April 2012

Young J S

Flight Lieutenant

8198722

23 March 2015

Schedule 3Repeals

 

Military Superannuation and Benefits (Eligible Members) Declaration 2016

1  The whole of the instrument

Repeal the instrument.