Commonwealth Numbered Acts

DEFENCE FORCE RETIREMENT AND DEATH BENEFITS ACT 1973 No. 81 of 1973 - SECT 19

19. (1) The amount of each fortnightly contribution to be paid by a
contributing member is an amount equal to five and one-half per centum of the
fortnightly rate of pay applicable to the member on the day on which the
contribution is payable.

(2) Where the amount of a fortnightly contribution payable by a contributing
member includes a fraction of a cent-

   (a)  if the fraction is less than one-half of a cent-the contribution shall
        be deemed to be reduced by the amount of the fraction; or

   (b)  if the fraction is one-half of a cent or more-the contribution shall
        be deemed to be increased by treating the fraction as one cent.