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Social Security Act 2018

Obligations - Beneficiaries’ obligations - General obligations: obligations in relation to overseas pensions

172: Interpretation

You could also call this:

“Understanding special words in benefits laws”

In sections 173 to 180, you need to understand two important terms:

NZ benefits legislation refers to three laws. These are the Social Security Act 2018, the New Zealand Superannuation and Retirement Income Act 2001, and Part 6 of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014.

Overseas pension has the same meaning as defined in section 187. This definition is used for sections 187 to 190.

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