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Short Title and Commencement \par 2. Interpretation \par 3. Payment out of Government Account \par 4. Amount and Payment Date \par 5. Qualifying Child \par 6. Disabled/Disadvantaged Persons \par 7. Residence Qualifications \par 8. Exemptions \par 9. Period allowance is payable \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15013197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 10. Persons allowance is payable \par 11. Child Allowance expendable \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 12. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 Applying for allowance}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15013197 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 13. Investigation of applications \par 14. Recovery of allowance \par 15. Offences \par 16. Proceeding for offences \par 17. Delegation of powers of Director \par 18. Regulations \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1265376 _______________}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 AN ACT TO MAKE PROVISION FOR CHILD ALLOWANCE \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 Be it enacted by the Niue Assembly in Session assembled and by the authority of the same as follows:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 1. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Short Title and Commencement}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (1) This Act may be cited as the Child Allowance Act 1995. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (2) This Act come into force on the 1st day of January 1996. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 2. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Interpretation}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11955627 \'93Applicant\'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 means the person who makes an application for a Child Allowance; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11955627 \'93Application\'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 means a form filled out by the applicant when applying for a Child Allowance; \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11955627 \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 Qualifying child}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11955627 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 includes a stepchild, an adopted child and any child who, though not a member of the applicant}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11955627 \rquote }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 s family is mainta}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9121970 ined as a member of that family}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11955627 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person who receives}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9121970 a Child Allowance in that year}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11955627 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11955627 \'93Welfare Committee\'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 means the committee constituted pursuant to section 5 of the Pensions and Benefits Act 1991. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 3. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Payment out of Government Account}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 Child All owance payable under this Act shall be paid from the Niue Government Account out of money appropriated by the Niue Assembly for the purpose.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 4. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Amount and Payment Date}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 - }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (1) The rate of Child Allowance payable s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid208519 hall be such amount as may from }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 to time be d etermined by Cabinet pursuant to regulations made hereunder such amount to be paid out to a qualifying person as defined in Section 10 herein for each qualifying child as defined in Section 7 herein.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (2) No Child Allowance shall be payable in respect of any period before the first payment date pursuant to the provisions of sub-clause (1) of this section 4. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15474317 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 5. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Qualifying Child}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (1) A qualifying child shall be a child who qualifies on a residence basis as set out }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 in Section 7 and who is either:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 a Niuean by descent; or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 a permanent resident of Niue}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 a New Zealand citizen; and}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (2) Wh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 o at the time of application is;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (a) ordinarily resident in Niue; and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (b) is under five years of age or \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (c) under the age of 18 years attendi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 ng a recognised school in Niue. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (3) A child between the age of 14 years and up to 18 years of age who does not attend a recognised school in Niue will not qualify as a Qualifying Child for the Child Allowance. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 6. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Disabled/Disadvantaged Persons}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 Notwithstanding the provisions of secti on 5 a disabled/disadvantaged person, who is not required or is unable to attend school shall be eligible for Child Allowance up to the age of 18 years. The Director on advice of the Welfare Committee shall have sole discretion to determine whether any ch ild comes within the definition of disabled/disadvantaged to such an extent as to qualify for the exemptions referred to herein.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 7. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13122407 Residence Q}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 ualifications}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 Subject to section 8 an applicant and/or the child the subject of the application wh o has been absent from Niue for a continuous period of more than 12 months immediately preceding the application shall not be eligible for Child Allowance until a period of 6 months has elapsed since returning to N}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 ue.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 8. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Exemption}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 Any person being the child of an Award Holder who as a direct consequence of being overseas in the year/}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid7160627 s }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 immediately preceding application cannot fulfil the residence requirement in section 7 shall not be required to complete such requirement before being eligible to become a qualifying child. For t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 he purposes of this section an \'93}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 Award Holder}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 \'94}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 is a person who has taken up study or training overseas which will be of benefit to the Award Holder and Niue}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 \rquote }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 s development.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 9. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Period allowance is payable}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (1) Child Allowance payable in respect of a qualifying child shall, subject to all other sections in this Act, commence on the day the application is approved by the Director and shall continue until the year in which the child leaves school or attains the age of 18.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (2) No allowance shall be payable in respect of any period before the date of comi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 ng into force of this Act or it\rquote }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 s Regulation.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (3) If an application is received by the Director after the closing date as determined by the Director, the allowance}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 ,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 shall not commence until the following year. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (4) It is the responsibility of the qualifying person to inform the Director in writing of any intended absence from Niue, of the child or themselves. Failure to inform the Director in writing will result in the loss of future allowances. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 10. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Persons allowance is payable}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid16650037 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (1) A qualifying person shall be a parent or guardian whose application for Child Allowance has been granted by the Director.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (2) Unless otherwise provided, Child Allowance shall be pa yable only to the mother of a qualifying child, (whether application for the allowance has been made by the mother or father or another person)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 .}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (3) The Child Allowance may be paid to the father of that child, if}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (a) The mother of the child has passed aw ay, or has left permanently for overseas, or has left the famil}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 y permanently without the child;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 and \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (b) The child is living with the father and under his care and control. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (4) In any other case the Director may determine that the Child A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 llowance shall be paid to any p}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 erson who has care and control of the child.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (5) No Child Allowance shall be payable to any applicant if another allowance is being paid in another country or received from overseas for that child. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 11. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Application of Child Allowance}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16650037\charrsid16650037 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (1) M oney received by way of Child Allowance under }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16650037 this}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 Act shall be used towards the maintenance, education, or welfare of the child or children in respect of whom it is paid, with a sum allocated by Cabinet under regulation, for assisting the school committee at the school the child attends.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (2) The Director may refuse to grant an allowance or may terminate or suspend an allowance if the Director is satisfied that the allowance will not be or has not been properly applied. Any person aggrieved by a decision o f the Director made pursuant to this section may appeal to the High Court for a ruling.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (3) A Child allowance cannot be used as collateral or for guaranteeing a loan.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 12. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Applying for allowance}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 An application for a Child Allowance shall be on an approved application form and addressed to the Director and shall be by way of statutory declaration in such form with such information and evidence as the Director may from time to time determine. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 13. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Investi}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13122407 g}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 ation of applications}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (1) Every application shall be investigated by the Director, who shall decide as to whether the allowance is payable and if so, to whom.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (2) It shall be the duty of every person to answer all questions put by the Director c oncerning any application for a Child Allowance, or concerning any statements contained in any application }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid15225451 for}{ \f36\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid15225451 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 a Child Allowance. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (3) For the pu}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 rpose of ascertaining the child\rquote }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 s enrolment and attendance the Director}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid15474317 shall have access to the child\rquote }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 s school attendance records when required. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 14. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Recovery of improperly procured payments}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 If any allowance is procured or paid by fraud or false information, the amount so paid may be recovered from the qualifying person as a debt due to the Crown. The Director m ay make any necessary adjustments in any future allowance or any other benefit or allowance (whether payable under this or any other enactment) thereafter becoming payable to the qualifying person.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 15. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Offences}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 Every person who - \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4023828 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (1) makes any statement knowing it to be f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid728236 alse in any material particular,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4023828 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (2) wilfully does or says anything or omits to do or says anything for the purpose of misleading or attempting to mislead any offic er concerned in the administration of this Act or any other person whomsoever for the purpose of obtaining (for himself or any other person) or which results in himself or any other person obtaini}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid728236 ng any allowance under this Act.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4023828 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (3) demands or accepts fro m any applicant or from any other person any fee or other consideration for procuring or endeavouring to procure any allowance }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 under this Act, for that child,}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid728236 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 m onths, or to a fine not exceeding $200 or to both such imprisonment and fine. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13109843 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 16. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Proceedings for offences}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (1) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any other enactment, an information for an offence against this Act may be laid at any time within five years after the facts alleged in the information have been brought to the knowledge of any person concerned in }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 the administration of this Act.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (2) Every information relating to an offence}{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 under this Act may, notwithstanding any other enactment, be heard and determined before the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 Hi}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 gh Court. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 17. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Delegation of Powers of Director}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 - }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (1) The Director may from time to time, either generally or particularly, delegate to another officer of the Department such of his powers under this Act or its regulation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 s as the Director may determine}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843\charrsid13109843 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 (2) Subject to the provisions of this section and to any general or special directions given or conditions attached by the Director, the officer to whom any powers are delegated under this section may exercise those powers i n the same manner and with the same effect as if they had been conferred on him directly by this section and not by delegation. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 18. }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13122407 Regulations}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid16650037 -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 Cabinet may, by Order in Council, make all necessary regulations to carry out the full provisions of this Act from time to time.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13109843 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1265376 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1265376 ___________ \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1265376 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1265376\charrsid13109843 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1265376 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 This Act is administered by the Department of Community Affairs. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2382995 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8016449 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14165122\charrsid13109843 This Act was passed by the Niue Assembly on the 19th day of December 1995.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6381751\charrsid13109843 \par }}