SACAT can make a declaration that, on a certain date, persons are putative spouses for the purposes of the Police Superannuation Act 1990,the Southern State Superannuation Act 2009 or the Superannuation Act 1998.
A declaration may be made where you have been:
- cohabiting with the other person in a de facto relationship and have continuously lived together for the previous three years, or during the previous four years, have lived with the other person for at least three years
- cohabiting with the other person in a de facto relationship and have a child together
- in a registered relationship, by providing a certificate issued by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
- Start an online application
- In the keyword field in Step 2, type the word ‘superannuation’ as shown below.
- Scroll down to select the correct application type as per step 3. If you are not sure you have selected the correct application type, you can hover over the ‘question mark’ on the right-hand side to see a brief description.
There is a filing fee applicable for this type of application.
Payment can be made online by credit card at the time of completing the online form, or by using one of the other options outlined in the payment section of the application form.
Current fees and information about payment methods and fee waiver options
Apply to SACAT
All applications to SACAT are made online. You can use a computer, tablet or smart phone.
The application form will prompt you for the information we need.
If you make a SACAT Online Services account, you can return to your application at any time to provide more information or documents before submitting it.
If you are unable to complete the form online, you can contact the Tribunal for assistance on 1800 723 767 and a staff member may assist you complete the form by telephone.
You can also visit SACAT’s offices at Level 4 or 7, 100 Pirie Street, and use a computer at one of SACAT’s public kiosks where staff may also provide assistance.
