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1.1.A.50 Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)

Definition

The AAT is an independent statutory authority that provides external review of PPLAct decisions affecting claimants or recipients of PLP.

Act reference: PPLAct section 213 AAT first review of certain decisions, section 236 AAT second review of claimant decisions

Policy reference: PPL Guide 7.2 AAT first review of claimant & employer decisions, 7.3 AAT second review of claimant decisions

Last reviewed: 20 September 2023

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1.1.A.50 Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)

Definition