Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00651:section:24d
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00651
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 24D
Character Range: 204420–205767

24D  Trust may give advice to members who are contemplating invalidity retirement

When section applies
 (1) This section applies to a member who is considering:
 (a) ceasing to be a member; and
 (b) making an application for a determination under section 15A in relation to that cessation.

Member may ask Trust for advice
 (2) The member may ask the Trust for advice that would be likely to assist the member's consideration of those matters.

Trust may give advice
 (3) The Trust may give the member such advice as it thinks appropriate.

Kinds of advice that may be given
 (4) The advice may include, but is not limited to, the following:
 (a) recommending that the member undertake medical treatment;
 (b) recommending that the member seek leave of absence from the Parliament;
 (c) advising the member about the provisions of this Act relating to invalidity retirement;
 (d) advising the member to submit himself or herself for medical examination by a medical practitioner nominated by the Trust.

Consultation about medical practitioners
 (5) The Trust must consult a Senior Commonwealth Medical Officer about the identity of a medical practitioner nominated under paragraph (4)(d).

Definition
 (6) In this section:
medical treatment includes medical treatment within the meaning of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.