The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

11.9.7.20 Review of decision to make deductions from person's relevant welfare payments under the SPAR 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, e.g. how their funds are allocated. However, under the SS(Admin)Act, Part 3B Division 5 Subdivision B, the delegate has no discretion as to the percentage deducted from a person's welfare entitlement. For the SPAR measure, a person will be income managed at 70% (11.9.4).

Act reference: SS(Admin)Act section 123TC-'category I welfare payment', section 123XI Deductions from category I welfare payments-instalments, section 123XJ Deductions from category I welfare payments-lump sums

Last reviewed: 1 July 2020

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