Applicant Details The applicant is the person listed on the AAT form as the applicant (not the parent, in the case of a child). Reasons for seeking assessment by the CAP Please outline the reasons you (the AAT applicant), or your representative, believe the decision you are seeking review of by the AAT raises a complex or novel legal issue. If more space is required please attach additional information as a separate document. Hint: To determine whether a similar case has been heard visit the Australasian Legal Information Institute. It lists AAT decisions on NDIA matters. Follow the . Supporting Documents Please attach the following documentation: NDIA reviewable decision made under s.99 of the NDIS Act in dispute, e.g. an access or plan decision Application for an internal review with any supporting documents NDIA internal review decision AAT application Any other relevant documents, such as medical reports etc. Please note: if you are unable to provide these documents there may be delays in receiving a CAP decision beyond the 30 calendar day processing period. Consent to collection of information What information will be collected and how will it be used? The information provided by completing and submitting the referral form will be kept by DSS and used: to assess whether the matter you are seeking review of in the AAT is considered to raise a complex or novel legal issue; and if appropriate, refer your matter to a Legal Aid Commission so that you can obtain legal services from that Legal Aid Commission. When a completed referral form is received by the CAP, information about you that is relevant to the decision you are seeking review of will also be obtained by DSS from NDIA. This information will include copies of documents giving reasons for the decision(s) NDIA has made. By giving your consent, you agree that: DSS may provide a copy of the completed referral form to NDIA and NDIA may provide information it holds about you to DSS (information held by NDIA in its records is known as under the National Disability Insurance Scheme ‘protected information’ Act 2013); if your matter is eligible for funding, DSS may inform the Legal Aid Commission in your State or Territory and disclose information about you, including your contact details, to that Legal Aid Commission; if you have an NDIS Appeals Support Person, DSS may share information about you in relation to this referral with that person; and
Applicant Details The applicant is the person listed on the AAT form as the applicant (not the parent, in the case of a child). Reasons for seeking assessment by the CAP Please outline the reasons you (the AAT applicant), or your representative, believe the decision you are seeking review of by the AAT raises a complex or novel legal issue. If more space is required please attach additional information as a separate document. Hint: To determine whether a similar case has been heard visit the Australasian Legal Information Institute. It lists AAT decisions on NDIA matters. Follow the . Supporting Documents Please attach the following documentation: NDIA reviewable decision made under s.99 of the NDIS Act in dispute, e.g. an access or plan decision Application for an internal review with any supporting documents NDIA internal review decision AAT application Any other relevant documents, such as medical reports etc. Please note: if you are unable to provide these documents there may be delays in receiving a CAP decision beyond the 30 calendar day processing period. Consent to collection of information What information will be collected and how will it be used? The information provided by completing and submitting the referral form will be kept by DSS and used: to assess whether the matter you are seeking review of in the AAT is considered to raise a complex or novel legal issue; and if appropriate, refer your matter to a Legal Aid Commission so that you can obtain legal services from that Legal Aid Commission. When a completed referral form is received by the CAP, information about you that is relevant to the decision you are seeking review of will also be obtained by DSS from NDIA. This information will include copies of documents giving reasons for the decision(s) NDIA has made. By giving your consent, you agree that: DSS may provide a copy of the completed referral form to NDIA and NDIA may provide information it holds about you to DSS (information held by NDIA in its records is known as ‘protected information’ under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013); if your matter is eligible for funding, DSS may inform the Legal Aid Commission in your State or Territory and disclose information about you, including your contact details, to that Legal Aid Commission; if you have an NDIS Appeals Support Person, DSS may share information about you in relation to this referral with that person; and
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