Part 1
General provisions

Contents

Page
3 Purpose of this Act 23
4 Principles 24
5 Guide to this Act 24
6 Definitions are in dictionary in Schedule 2 26
7 Minister may give MSD binding directions 26
8 Determinations person is single or in de facto relationship 27
9 Interpretation: references to old law, and using it as a guide 28
10 Comparative tables of old and new provisions 29
11 Transitional, savings, and related provisions 29
12 Act binds the Crown 29
13 Status of guides or outlines 30
14 Status of examples 30