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

The Administrative Appeals Tribunal considered the appeal of Mr Smolski against a decision by the Secretary of the Department of Social Services. The dispute concerned Mr Smolski's eligibility for a Disability Support Pension (DSP).

The Tribunal was required to determine whether Mr Smolski met the eligibility criteria for a DSP, specifically in light of his significant health challenges and the assistance provided by employment services.

The Tribunal acknowledged Mr Smolski's substantial health issues. However, it affirmed the decision under review, indicating that based on the evidence before it, Mr Smolski did not satisfy the requirements for the DSP at that time. The Tribunal expressed hope that the Secretary would consider Mr Smolski's ongoing health challenges in any future application he might make for the DSP, particularly if his employment service provider, MatchWorks, concluded they could no longer offer him assistance.