New Zealand
In New Zealand, the Unemployment Benefit provides income support for people who are looking for work or training for work. It is one of a number of benefits administered by Work and Income, a service of the Ministry of Social Development.
To get this benefit, a person must meet the conditions and obligations specified in section 88A to 123D Social Security Act 1964. These conditions and obligations cover things such as age, residency status, and availability to work.
The amount that is paid depends on things such as the person's age, income, marital status and whether they have children. It is adjusted annually on 1 April and in response to changes in legislature. Some examples of the maximum after tax weekly rate at 1 April 2011 are:
- $167.83 for a single person aged 20–24 years without children
- $288.47 for a sole parent
- $335.66 for a married, de facto or civil union couple with or without children ($167.83 each).
More information about this benefit and the amounts paid are the Work and Income website.
External links
- Work and Income web-site
- Social Security Act 1964
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