Section 90XBFamily Law Act 1975 (Cth)

This Part overrides other laws, trust deeds etc.

(1) Subject to subsection (3), this Part has effect despite anything to the contrary in any of the following instruments (whether made before or after the commencement of this Part):

(a) any other law of the Commonwealth;

(b) any law of a State or Territory;

(c) anything in a trust deed or other instrument.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), nothing done in compliance with this Part by the trustee of an eligible superannuation plan is to be treated as resulting in a contravention of a law or instrument referred to in subsection (1).

(3) This Part has effect subject to the Superannuation (Unclaimed Money and Lost Members) Act 1999.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

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