Notice is given of the making of the following instrument by the Minister for Social Development and Employment.

A copy of the instrument is available for free at: https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/about-msd/legislation/notice-of-change.html.

This instrument, which comes into force on 1 July 2023, amends the Direction in relation to Special Benefit given on 10 February 1999 and made under the Social Security Act 1964 (and saved by Schedule 1 of the Social Security Act 2018). The amendment adds to the definition of “Allowable Costs” formula assessment of child support liability under the Child Support Act 1991 and clarifies that any other child support liability which is not under a formula assessment is not an allowable cost for the purpose of Special Benefit.

The instrument is secondary legislation for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2019 and is administered by the Ministry of Social Development.

Dated this 15th day of June 2023.

Hon CARMEL SEPULONI, Minister for Social Development and Employment.