Clause 2. Definitions

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Definitions

2.1

In this programme, unless the context otherwise requires, -

"Act" means the Social Security Act 2018;

"Allowance" means an away from home allowance under this programme;

"Applicant" means a person applying for an Allowance;

"Course" means the appropriate course referred to in clause 5.1.1;

Canterbury earthquake means the earthquake that occurred on 4 September 2010 in Canterbury, and includes all of its aftershocks.

"Dependent", in relation to an Applicant, means a Young Person-

(a)

Whose care is primarily the responsibility of the Applicant; and

(b)

Who is being maintained as a member of the Applicant's family; and

(c)

Who is financially dependent on the Applicant; and

(d)

Who is not a young person (within the meaning of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989) in respect of whom payments are being made under section 363 of that Act;

"Home" means the Applicant's usual place of residence;

MSD has the same meaning as in Schedule 2 of the Act

"Parent", in relation to a Young Person, includes a step-parent, a guardian, or a person who otherwise has the care of the Young Person;

"Private training establishment" has the same meaning as defined in section 10 of the Education and Training Act 2020

"Tertiary institution" has the same meaning as defined in section 7(1)(e) of the Crown Entities Act 2004

"Young Person" means a person aged 16 or 17 years who is not Financially Independent.

2.2

Terms beginning with capital letters that are otherwise defined in Schedule 2 of the Act have the meanings so defined.