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

The applicant, Barnard, sought review of a decision by the Secretary of the Department of Social Services concerning their entitlement to a Disability Support Pension (DSP). The matter came before the court for a second review.

The central legal issue was whether the applicant satisfied the criteria for a DSP under section 94 of the relevant Act. This required the court to determine if the applicant's impairments met the necessary thresholds for qualification.

The court concluded that the applicant was successful in their claim. It found that section 94 of the Act was satisfied, leading to the setting aside of the earlier reviewable decision and its substitution with a determination that the applicant is entitled to a DSP.