The following is a simplified outline of this Act:

* This Act sets out the entitlements of holders of a Life Gold Pass.

* The basic rules are as follows:

(a) a former Prime Minister is entitled to a maximum of 40 domestic return trips per year;
(b) other pass-holders are entitled to a maximum of 25 domestic return trips per year.

* This Act also deals with travel by:

(a) spouses of pass-holders; and
(b) the widows and widowers of deceased pass-holders; and
(c) the spouses of sitting members who have satisfied the qualifying period for the issue of a Life Gold Pass.

* If a superannuation order is made under the Crimes (Superannuation Benefits) Act 1989 in relation to a person convicted of a corruption offence, the person is disqualified from Life Gold Pass travel and severance travel.