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(c)paragraph (c) of the definition of young person obligation in section 268:

(d)section 431(1)(e)(v):

(e)clauses 69 to 76 of Schedule 1.

(7)One or more orders may be made under subsection (6) bringing different provisions into force on different dates.

Compare: 1999 No 85 s 11

Part 1
General provisions

Contents

Page
3	Purpose of this Act	23
4	Principles	24
5	Guide to this Act	24
6	Definitions are in dictionary in Schedule 2	26
7	Minister may give MSD binding directions	26
8	Determinations person is single or in de facto relationship	27
9	Interpretation: references to old law, and using it as a guide	28
10	Comparative tables of old and new provisions	29
11	Transitional, savings, and related provisions	29
12	Act binds the Crown	29
13	Status of guides or outlines	30
14	Status of examples	30

3Purpose of this Act

The purpose of this Act is—

(a)to enable the provision of financial and other support as appropriate—

(i)to help people to support themselves and their dependants while not in paid employment; and

(ii)to help people to find or retain paid employment; and

(iii)to help people for whom work is not currently appropriate because of sickness, injury, disability, or caring responsibilities to support themselves and their dependants:

(b)to enable in certain circumstances the provision of financial support to people to help alleviate hardship:

(c)to ensure that the financial support referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) is provided to people taking into account—