SSAct s19. Mobility allowance definitions

SSAct Contents Title Page Reader's Guide Chapter 1 - Introductory Chapter 2 - Pensions, Benefits and Allowances Chapter 2A - Benefits and concessions other than payments Chapter 2B - Student financial supplement scheme Chapter 2C - Assurances of support Chapter 3 - General provisions relating to payability and rates Chapter 4 - International agreements and portability Chapter 5 - Overpayments and debt recovery Schedules NOTES Section Index Definition Index

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19. Mobility allowance definitions

19. In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

"gainful employment" means:

(a): paid employment (including sheltered employment); and

(b): self-employment that is intended to result in financial gain;

"handicapped person" means a person who:

(a): has a physical or mental disability; and

(b): has turned 16;

"sheltered employment" means paid employment in respect of which a direction under section 32 or 33 is in force;

"vocational training" includes training for a profession or occupation and, where used in Part 2.21 (Mobility allowance), also includes training known as independent living skills or life skills training.

History

“allowance payday” repealed by Act No. 132, 1998, by s.3, Schedule 1(14);

“vocational training” amended by Act No. 93, 1998, by s.3, Schedule 9(1);

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