(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
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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
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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—