REVIEW OF MILITARY SUPERANNUATION

Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon today released the Report of the Review into Military Superannuation Arrangements, commissioned by the Howard Government and presented to them in July 2007.

Although the report was commissioned by the previous government who refused to release it, Labor had committed to publicly releasing the document within four weeks of forming government. Today's release meets that commitment.

“The Rudd Government will provide further opportunity for public comment about the review’s findings and recommendations and will consider its attitude to the report after the consultation period, which concludes on 31 March,” Mr Snowdon said.

The review report may be viewed on the Defence website at: www.defence.gov.au/militarysuperreview.

Interested parties may comment on the report and its recommendations. Details of how to comment can be found on the website.

Media inquiries:

Minister Snowdon - Peter Reece 0414 677441

Minister Griffin - Kym Connolly 0420 962 102