Clause 4. Interpretation

4

Interpretation

(1)

In this direction, unless the context otherwise requires,-

Act means the Social Security Act 2018

health practitioner has the same meaning as in Schedule 2 of the Act

immediate family member in relation to a specified young person means their:

(a)

parent:

(b)

spouse or partner:

(c)

spouse or partner's parent:

(d)

grandparent:

(e)

sibling: or

(f)

a foster, step, whāngai or former immediate family member.

medical certificate means a certificate from a health practitioner

parent has the same meaning as in section 23D(1) of the Act

parental support gap is a parental support gap as determined under section 23G(1) of the Act

public service has the same meaning as in section 10 of the Public Service Act 2020

relevant benefit has the same meaning as in section 23D(1) of the Act

specified young person has the same meaning as in section 23D(1) of the Act

(2)

Other terms defined in Schedule 2 of the Act have the same meanings in this direction.