After section 54(4) of the State Superannuation Act 1988 insert —
"(5) A new scheme member who ceases employment after the commencement of section 22 of the Superannuation Legislation Amendment Act 2013 may at any time within the period of 6 years from the date on which they cease employment apply to the Board for the payment of a pension in accordance with this section.
(6) For the purposes of subsection (5), a reference in this section to the retirement of the new scheme member is to be construed as a reference to the new scheme member ceasing employment.".
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