Overview

This bill, amending the Ministerial and Other Maternity Allowances Bill, clarifies that maternity allowance provisions apply specifically to mothers and expectant mothers, removing any ambiguity regarding eligibility based on gender.

Description

The core changes introduced by this bill involve replacing the gender-neutral term "person" with the more specific terms "mother" or "expectant mother" throughout the Ministerial and Other Maternity Allowances Bill. This amendment aims to ensure that only mothers and expectant mothers are eligible for the allowances provided under this legislation. The amendments are spread across Clauses 1, 2, and 3 and are focused on precisely defining the beneficiaries of the allowance. The changes clarify the eligibility criteria, limiting the allowances to the intended recipients.

Government Spending

This bill is not expected to significantly alter government spending. The amendments clarify existing provisions rather than introducing new entitlements or expanding existing ones. Therefore, no change in the overall budget allocation for maternity allowances is anticipated.

Groups Affected

The primary group affected is expectant mothers and mothers. The amendments ensure that only they are eligible for the maternity allowances provided for under the main bill. Other groups, including fathers, partners, or individuals who do not fit this definition, remain unaffected as the amendments do not expand eligibility, but instead clarify it.

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