Section 158 — Social Security Act 2018: MSD may grant exemption from work-preparation, work-test, or other obligation

158 MSD may grant exemption from work-preparation, work-test, or other obligation (1) A person may apply to MSD for an exemption from some or all of the person’s work-preparation obligations, work-test obligations, or obligations under section 162 , 164 , 166 , or 167 and MSD may grant the exemption if satisfied that the person qualifies for an exemption under regulations made under section 431 . (2) MSD may grant the exemption for a period set by MSD, and may make the exemption subject to conditions set by MSD. (3) A person granted an exemption under subsection (1) must notify MSD as soon as practicable of any change in the person’s circumstances that may affect the person’s entitlement to the exemption. (4) MSD may from time to time require a person granted an exemption under subsection (1) to attend an interview with an MSD employee or a person on behalf of MSD. Compare: 1964 No 136 s 105(1), (2), (4), (5), (5A)