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1.1.S.80 Social security payment

Definition

A social security payment is defined by reference to the SSAct to mean the following payments:

a social security pension (1.1.S.90)
a social security benefit (1.1.S.60)
an allowance under the SSAct
any other kind of payment under Chapter 2 of the SSAct
a payment under Chapter 2AA of the SSAct, and
a pension, benefit or allowance under the Social Security Act 1947.

Act reference: SSAct section 23(1)-'social security payment'

Last reviewed: 4 November 2024

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