Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Further 2012 Budget and Other Measures) Act 2012 (154 of 2012)

Schedule 3   Social Security Appeals Tribunal

Part 1   Amendments

Social Security (Administration) Act 1999

123   Subsection 161(3)

Repeal the subsection, substitute:

(2) A party to a review of a decision may, with the permission of the Principal Member, have another person make submissions to the SSAT on the party's behalf.

(3) In deciding whether to grant permission under subsection (2), the Principal Member must have regard to the wishes of the parties and the need to protect their privacy.