child
A child is a single person under the age of 18 years, other than a person who is:
- 16 or 17 and
- financially independent
In some cases, a child may also include a person who is 18 years old for a limited period, if they are:
- continuing in education and
- not financially independent
For more information see:
Legislation
- child (definition) schedule 2 Social Security Act 2018
- Effect of child turning 18 years old subpart 18 part 2, Social Security Act 2018
