If the initial decision is affirmed, the affected person may apply to the AAT for a review of that decision.
When notifying the affected person of his/her right to a review by the AAT, the delegate is required to advise that the application must conform to the requirements of Section 29 of the AAT Act. ie
An application to the AAT for review of a decision does not affect the operation of the decision or prevent the taking of action by DSH to implement it. (See section 41 of AAT Act - Chapter 8)
An affected person may request the decision maker to provide the reasons for the decision, if they have not already been given. Where such a request is made within a reasonable time of the decision, those reasons must be provided within 28 days of receipt of the request. (See Section 28 of AAT Act - Chapter 8)
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/18153%23comment-form