Sent:	Sunday, 28 January 2001 8:35 PM
To:	Super.sen@aph.gov.au
Subject:	DFRDB Pensions

Dear sir,

I believe the senate has asked for submissions relating to the indexing of DFRDB pensions.
 
As a recipient of an RAAF DFRDB pension, I am aware that the DFRDB pensions are currently indexed to the CPI. 
 
I believe that this form of indexation is not maintaining equity of the pension in real money terms and that in fact over the past few years the real money value of the pension has decreased when compared with average weekly earnings throughout Australia. 
 
It would be more equitable if the DFRDB pension was indexed to Average Weekly Earnings and I request that this committee gives due consideration to the matter.

D H Broom
7 Ashdown Street
Sunnybank Hills Qld
4109