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Post by crotts83 on Nov 17, 2015 20:00:24 GMT 7
Thanks for the advice, have been waiting on the result of my appeal. How long does an aro appeal usually take? I am told i will be paid dsp while im appealing. Does this mean if i loose the appeal they automatically place me on newstart? I am in no condition to do the job centre stuff and my dr has stated that. So i guess if i get a certificate from my dr they cant make me do the activity test. Hope my appeal wins, but if i end up on newstart ill need an exemption from the activities.
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Post by Banjo on Nov 17, 2015 20:49:19 GMT 7
ARO usually takes 2 weeks.
If you get a a negative review immediately lodge an appeal to the tribunal and we'll take a look then.
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Post by crotts83 on Nov 24, 2015 15:09:44 GMT 7
Hi all, just a question regarding my aro appeal. I have requested an appeal about two weeks ago and have not been contacted by phone. Will they ask to talk to me and if so, will they give me their decision over the phone?
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Post by nomadic on Nov 24, 2015 18:50:32 GMT 7
In all my appeals long ago i can recall meeting the ARO on two occassions but mostly never spoke to them. Not 100% sure but i believe all appeals are only notified by mail. Too much abuse or violence otherwise when decisions go against people is the most likely reason. good luck
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Post by crotts83 on Nov 24, 2015 19:31:55 GMT 7
Thanks, it is a tense wait. But thats the way it is these days, my drs are behind me and everyone else that knows me knows its been an injustice. Lucky there is appeals as this decision has my dr angry as he knows I am entitled to the dsp. The dsp side of centrelink has really became very very diffucult to deal with, since this government came to power.
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Post by nomadic on Nov 25, 2015 16:36:01 GMT 7
I wouldn't get my hopes up at all of the ARO reversing anything but sounds like the SSAT is a good chance. Hopefully it wont go that far because you sound similar to myself and i finally won at a SSAT appeal under current laws. It may take time so hang in there as the win is worth it in the end. And i believe everyone who is entitled to UP will get it if they never give up and keep fighting all their bluff and lies. A legal person would also be a good idea. Either welfare rights or a private lawyer who will work for free if they agree with the injustice. There are some great legal people about.
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Post by Banjo on Nov 25, 2015 17:45:34 GMT 7
I've had half a success with the ARO... two issues at once, one overruled. Another dismissed out of hand, both decisions given on the phone.
I'm not sure if he/she will want to chat, they look at Centrelink's decision and see if the rule book has been followed. Your turn comes in the appeal.
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Post by immiadvice on Nov 29, 2015 13:07:42 GMT 7
I wouldn't get my hopes up at all of the ARO reversing anything but sounds like the SSAT is a good chance. Hopefully it wont go that far because you sound similar to myself and i finally won at a SSAT appeal under current laws. It may take time so hang in there as the win is worth it in the end. And i believe everyone who is entitled to UP will get it if they never give up and keep fighting all their bluff and lies. A legal person would also be a good idea. Either welfare rights or a private lawyer who will work for free if they agree with the injustice. There are some great legal people about. Back in 2011 I had my DSP cancelled for being nonresident (this was before the residence rules had passed the Senate). It was reinstated within a month after review by an ARO. On review of my Centrelink file, pressure has been placed on the ARO as it was considered a "media sensitive" case. I had contacted the leading radio talk show host in my state and forwarded the legislation showing what Centrelink had done as illegal. His office had contacted Centrelink for comment (according to my Centrelink file).
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Post by Banjo on Nov 29, 2015 13:40:49 GMT 7
We seemed to have a bit more success at ARO level in those days, probably because the Centrelink interpretation of the residency legislation was wrong.
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Post by immiadvice on Nov 29, 2015 14:16:24 GMT 7
We seemed to have a bit more success at ARO level in those days, probably because the Centrelink interpretation of the residency legislation was wrong. I'm thinking we may have been "test cases" to help shape legislation and policy.
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Post by Banjo on Nov 29, 2015 15:05:12 GMT 7
It was interesting that both you and I were among the first to lose our pensions after we'd made it plain we were prepared to fight back. A couple more from here who were singled out and warned but decided not to wait to be cut off were also people who would have made a very strong case on appeal.
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