Annual General Adjustment 2023 and Related Regulatory Changes

03 May 2023.

Amendments are required to the Social Security (Rates of Benefits and Allowances) Order, Social Security Regulations, Student Allowances Regulations, Oranga Tamariki (Minimum Rates of Payment for Board and Lodgings) Order, Health Entitlement Cards Regulations and Residential Care and Disability Support Services Regulations. These amendments are required to give effect to the 2023 Annual General Adjustment, and related regulatory matters from previous Cabinet decisions to index hardship assistance income limits and pre-commitments to increase main benefit rates and Childcare Assistance income thresholds.