AP777903 - Crisis Assistance Supported Housing (Queensland) Award 1999

19. SUPERANNUATION

Note: The Superannuation Legislation Amendment (Choice of Superannuation Funds) Act 2005 provides that individual employees generally have the opportunity to choose their own superannuation funds. For further information see the AIRC guidance note — Choice of Superannuation Funds and Award Provisions.

19.1 The employer shall comply with all obligations relating to payment of occupational superannuation as provided for under the means the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992, the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Act 1992, the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 and the Superannuation (Resolution of Complaints) Act 1993 and associated Regulations pertaining thereto, and as amended from time to time.

19.2 The applicable rate of contribution to a Fund for any employee who earns $450 gross per month or more shall be in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Act 1992

19.3 Ordinary Time Earnings means:

• Award classification rate;

• Over-award payment

• Casual loading in respect of casual employees

19.4 Ordinary time earnings does not include bonuses, commission, payment for overtime or other extraordinary payment, remuneration or allowance.

19.5 The Superannuation Fund shall mean any approved Fund which meets the requirements of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 as a complying Fund for occupational superannuation, which an individual employer chooses in consultation with its employees.

19.6 Absence from work

19.6.1 Paid leave

Subject to the Trust Deed of the fund of which the employee is a member, absences from work will be treated in the following manner:

19.6.1(a) contributions shall continue whilst a member of the fund is absent on paid leave such as annual leave, long service leave, public holidays, jury service, sick leave and bereavement leave.

19.6.2 Unpaid leave

Contributions shall not be required to be made in respect of any absence from work without pay.

19.6.3 Work related injury and sickness.

In the event of an eligible employee’s absence from work due to work related injury or sickness, contributions will continue for the period of the absence (subject to a maximum of 52 weeks total absence for each injury or sickness) provided that the member of the fund (employee) is receiving payments pursuant to the Work Cover Queensland Act 1996.