12.3.2 Data Matching Program

What does data matching involve?

Data matching involves the comparison of pension records across the agencies, using personal details including the [glossary:tax file number:191], to detect instances of overpayments or dual payments where a pensioner has:

  • failed to notify the Department of changes, or
  • made false or misleading statements with regard to their personal details or income.
Agencies involved in data matching

The data matching exercise involves matching client records held by the following agencies:

12.1.1 Overview of Recipient Obligations

What is an obligation?

The [glossary:VEA:373] provides the Secretary with a wide range of information gathering powers to enable decision-makers to satisfy themselves as to whether a person is or was eligible for a payment, a particular rate of payment or some other benefit, such as treatment. This chapter primarily deals with one of those information gathering powers - obligations imposed under s54 of the VEA, which require a person to notify the Department of an event or change in circumstances that:

12.5.3 Review by the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) for Income Support Matters

From 14 October 2024 the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) replaces the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).  Appeal pathways and matters remain largely the same as previous AAT arrangements under ART arrangements, although specific legislative section numbers in the ART Act differ.  Importantly, timeframes for appeals for veterans and provision of information etc. remain the same.  Except for pages relating to prior historical rulings, reviews and advice, after 14 October 2024 references to the AAT in these pages should be taken as a reference to ART.