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.

11.3.7.30 Review of decision in relation to meeting priority needs of a person under the Child Protection Measure

Review of decision to take action under SS(Admin)Act Part 3B Division 6 directed to meeting priority needs of a person

Also subject to review is any decision to take an action under the SS(Admin)Act Part 3B, Division 6. Division 6 contains provisions concerning debits from a person's income management account. As the delegate has discretion to make deductions on behalf of a person, if a person does not agree to deductions and allocations, they may request a review. A person can also directly engage with the delegate to re-negotiate their priority needs and allocations at any time.

Act reference: SS(Admin)Act Part 3B Division 6 Debits from income management accounts

Last reviewed: 11 November 2019

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