Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005

Amount of increases payable in respect of qualified child in certain cases.

[1993 s124; 1997 s28(4) & Sch F]

146.—Any increase of unemployment assistance payable under section 142 (1) in respect of a qualified child who normally resides with the claimant or beneficiary and with the spouse of the claimant or beneficiary shall be payable at the rate of one-half of the appropriate amount in any case where the spouse of the claimant or beneficiary is not a qualified adult, and section 142 (1) shall be read and have effect accordingly.