Request for an explanation or application for a formal review 109-02000000
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Family Assistance Guide, 6.1, Centrelink Review & Appeal Process
Family Assistance Guide, 6.2, Internal Reviews
Social Security Guide, 6.1.7, Steps in the Social Security Review & Appeals System
Legislation
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Review and appeal rights
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, section 129, Application for review
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, section 29, Deemed refusal of claim
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999
- section 108, Decisions that may be reviewed under section 109A
- section 109A, Review of certain decisions may be initiated by applicant
Student Assistance Act 1973, section 304, Application for review
Aged Care Act 1997, Division 85 - Reconsideration and review of decisions
Time limits
For some payments, an application for a formal review must be lodged within 13 weeks after receipt of a notice of the decision. See Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, section 129(3), Application for review.
Student Assistance Act 1973, section 304(2), Application for review
Centrelink initiated review
Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, section 126, Review of decisions by Secretary
A New Tax System (Family Assistance) (Administration) Act 1999
- section 104, Decisions that may be reviewed by the Secretary on own initiative
- section 105, Secretary may review certain decisions on own initiative