Asaad and Secretary, Department of Social Services (Social services second review)

The applicant, Mr Asaad, sought review of a decision by the Social Security Appeals Tribunal which affirmed the Secretary of the Department of Social Services' decision that he did not meet the residency requirements for the Age Pension. The matter came before Professor R McCallum AO, Member.

The central legal issue before the Member was whether Mr Asaad satisfied the residency requirements stipulated for receiving the Age Pension under the relevant social security legislation.

The Member's reasoning focused on the specific criteria for the Age Pension's residency requirements. Having considered the evidence and the legislative provisions, the Member concluded that Mr Asaad did not meet these requirements. Consequently, the decision under review by the Social Security Appeals Tribunal was affirmed.