Lejmanoski v The University of Western Australia (No 4)

In *Lejmanoski v The University of Western Australia (No 4)*, the applicant, Mr Lejmanoski, sought to appeal a decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) concerning his eligibility for a disability support pension. The dispute centred on whether Mr Lejmanoski met the criteria for severe impairment under the *Social Security Act 1991* (Cth), specifically in relation to his ability to work. The matter came before Justice Lucev of the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether the AAT had erred in law in its determination that Mr Lejmanoski did not have a severe impairment for the purposes of the *Social Security Act 1991* (Cth). This involved an examination of the AAT's assessment of the evidence regarding Mr Lejmanoski's physical and psychiatric conditions and their impact on his capacity to undertake substantial gainful employment.

Justice Lucev considered the principles governing appeals from the AAT on questions of law. The Court reviewed the AAT's findings in light of the relevant legislative provisions and established case law concerning the assessment of disability for social security purposes. The Court ultimately found that the AAT had not erred in law in its assessment of the evidence and its application of the relevant legal tests.

The appeal was therefore dismissed.