11.3.7.20 Review of Decision to Make Deductions from Person's Relevant Welfare Payments under the Child Protection Measure

Review of decision to make deductions from a person's relevant welfare payments under SS(Admin)Act, Part 3B Division 5 Subdivision B

A person can request review of a decision to make deductions from the person's relevant welfare payment (11.3.4), category I welfare payments. However, under the SS(Admin)Act, Part 3B Division 5 Subdivision B, the delegate has no discretion whether or not to make deductions. In addition, the social security law expressly sets out the percentage to be deducted and the payments that the deductions may be made from.

Act reference: SS(Admin)Act section 123TC-'category I welfare payment'

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Last reviewed: 20 September 2010