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DEFINED BENEFIT SCHEME (DIVISION D)
Who can join?
The Defined Benefit Scheme is closed to new
members. However, members taking up
employment with an Energy Industries
Superannuation Scheme employer, who
transfer from an equivalent State
Superannuation Scheme, Local Government
Superannuation Scheme, or Police
Superannuation Scheme, may be eligible to
become a member.
Summary of the Scheme
The Scheme is a defined benefit type scheme for certain
employees of participating employers who are Energy
Industries bodies in NSW. The Scheme is closed to new
employees of participating employers unless statutory
requirements are met (refer to the PDS).
Your employer contributes to the Scheme on your behalf.
Your benefit on retirement is directly related to your unit
entitlement, as dictated by your Superable Salary on
retirement.
The Scheme also provides benefits in the event of your
death, invalidity, and on leaving employment with a
participating employer.
If you are no longer employed by a participating employer,
in certain circumstances you may retain your benefits in
the Scheme as a deferred member. However, a deferred
member cannot make any further contributions to the
Scheme.
The Scheme is governed by a Trust Deed. When you join
the Scheme you agree to be bound by the Trust Deed.
Warning: Due to superannuation laws and depending on
their circumstances, members may not be able to make
cash withdrawals whenever they wish.
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