3.11.6 Right of Review

Last amended: 27 November 2002

Review of lump sum advance decision

If a pensioner is dissatisfied with a decision of the Commission in relation to an advance payment they may request in writing that the Commission review the decision. The request must be within 3 months of the date the pensioner was notified of the decision and set out the grounds on which the request is made. The decision under review must not be reviewed by the delegate who made the original decision. A written notice of the making of the decision and of the right of the person to have the decision reviewed must be provided to the person.