Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

The changes that have since been found to be unlawful were made in September 2003. It's clear from this date that income apportionment was unlawful for most payment types. Prior to 2003, the use of income apportionment and its legal status is less clear, so the scheme is open to debts accrued after 2003.