Young partner not yet subject to obligation to be in education, training or work-based learning
A young partner of a main beneficiary who is not yet subject to the obligation to be in education, training or work based learning can continue to be paid a benefit for up to 28 days in any 52 week period while they are absent from New Zealand for any reason if the travel will not prevent them from continuing to meet these obligations
Example (but not limited to)
Client situation | Outcome |
A young person who is not yet subject to the education obligation as their youngest dependent child is less than 12 months (and there is no Teen Parent Unit place available for them) wishes to holiday in Australia. | As long as the travel will not prevent the young person from meeting their other obligations (eg their parenting and budgeting obligations) they can continue to be paid for up to 28 days in any 52 week period. |
For more information see:
Legislation
- Exception to general rule: benefit subject to obligations rule regulation 144 Social Security Regulations 2018
- Young person aged 16 or 17 years who has no dependent child and who is spouse or partner of specified beneficiary section 166 Social Security Act 2018
- Young person aged 16 to 19 years who has dependent child and who is spouse or partner of specified beneficiary section 167 Social Security Act 2018
