Section 223 — Social Security Act 2018: Extended application of additional dependent child rules

223 Extended application of additional dependent child rules (1) MSD may apply the additional dependent child rules in section 222(2) and (3) in relation to any dependent child or children of whom a person ( P ) who already has any dependent child or children becomes a caregiver, or the principal caregiver, if MSD is satisfied that— (a) P’s situation is analogous to that of a person to whom section 222(1) applies; or (b) to apply those rules will best achieve the purpose stated in section 221 . (2) An example of a situation that is analogous to that of a person to whom section 222(1) applies is that of a woman who gives birth during a period when the woman has temporarily ceased receiving a benefit (whether the woman has ceased receiving the benefit in the woman’s own right, or as the spouse or partner of the person granted the benefit). Compare: 1964 No 136 s 60GAE(4), (5)