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.

1.1.P.160 PPL agency, PPL agency representative

Definition: PPL agency

'PPL agency' means DSS or Services Australia.

Definition: PPL agency representative

'PPL agency representative' for DSS means, the Secretary, and for Services Australia means the Chief Executive Centrelink or the Chief Executive Medicare.

Act reference: PPLAct section 6 The Dictionary

Policy reference: PPL Guide 8.3.1 General administration & delegation, 7.2 AAT first review of claimant & employer decisions

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