How to apply to the SSAT for review of a PPL Employer decision
On this page:
When to lodge an application for review
Withdrawing an application for review
How to apply to the SSAT
Applications for review of Centrelink decisions must be made in
writing to the SSAT (either by post, email or facsimile) or in
person at any SSAT office.
Applications made by telephone or made orally cannot be accepted.
SSAT employer applications cannot be lodged at Centrelink
offices.
The law contains certain formalities about the applications.
The application MUST be in approved form which is available on
this page or it can be forwarded on request. It is a requirement of
the law that in the application form, you must specify the
condition or conditions for making an employer determination that
you believe is or are not satisfied.
The application MUST be accompanied by a statutory declaration
verifying the application.
Each application for review received by the SSAT is assigned to an
individual Case
Manager who will handle the administrative arrangements for the
review.
It is helpful, although not essential, if you can provide the SSAT
with your Centrelink reference number and the date of the
Centrelink decision you are applying for review of. This
information will be on the Authorised Review Officer's written
decision on your case.
When to lodge an application for review
Applications for review of Centrelink decisions by an employer MUST be lodged with the SSAT within 14 days after the day on which the ARO review was made. There is no ability for the SSAT to extend the time for lodging an application after the 14 day period has expired.
International applicants
Overseas applicants have two options to lodge an application for review:
Telephone: Reverse charges +61 3 62 112800 - the toll free 1800 number does not work for international calls.
Email: Hobart@ssat.gov.au
It is helpful and efficient if international applicants can supply the SSAT with an email address for communication.
Costs
It costs nothing to apply to the SSAT. There are also no
penalties or fees if an application is withdrawn.
If required, an interpreter will be provided for the hearing at no
cost.
Withdrawing an application for review
If you decide that you no longer wish to proceed with your application for review you simply need to contact your SSAT Case Manager and advise him or her of your decision. You can also withdraw your application by notifying the SSAT in writing. The SSAT will then take no further action in relation to your application. If you do decide to apply again, the application for review must be lodged within 14 days after the day on which the ARO review was made.
Forms
SSAT application forms are available in both Portable Document
Format (PDF) and Rich Text Format (RTF). Hard-copies are available
from any office of the SSAT upon request.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF version of forms.
It is available as a free download from the Adobe web site.
Viewing options and tools to assist with visually impaired access
to PDF files are available at the Adobe Accessibility Resource Centre. Rich Text
Format (RTF) documents can be opened in most major word processing
programs (such as Microsoft Word and WordPerfect).
Application Forms (PPL - Employer)
To apply for a review of a Centrelink decision by the SSAT, print out the following application form, complete it and post it to the SSAT (online application is not yet available). You may want to make a copy for your own records.
SSAT Application for Review Form - PPL Employer decisions (pdf, 50KB)
SSAT Application for Review Form - PPL Employer decisions (rtf, 5.9MB)
Authority for Information
To authorise the SSAT to obtain information relevant to your Centrelink review, please complete and return the following form. You may want to make a copy for your own records.
Authority for Information Form (pdf, 20KB)
Authority for Information Form (rtf, 5.5MB)
Help with my application
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