(1) This section applies to a person who—
(a) is a staff member; and
(b) immediately before becoming a staff member, was a public service employee.
(2) The person is entitled to retain all existing and accruing rights as if service as a staff member were a continuation of service as a public service employee.
(3) If the person was a member of the State Public Sector Superannuation Scheme under the Superannuation (State Public Sector) Act 1990, the person keeps all the person's existing and accruing rights relating to superannuation.