I certify that the preceding 40 (forty) paragraphs are a true copy of the reasons for the decision herein of Senior Member B de Villiers

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Nilsen and Chief Executive Officer, National Disability Insurance Agency (Practice and procedure) [2026] ARTA 523 (8 April 2026)

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Judgment (6 paragraphs)

[1]

The application for an order pursuant to s 32(2) of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 (Cth), is refused.

[2]

I certify that the preceding 40 (forty) paragraphs are a true copy of the reasons for the decision herein of Senior Member B de Villiers

[3]

..............................[SGD].................................

[4]

[2] 18 February 2026. At the time of the interlocutory hearing the Respondent said it had not yet received a response from the occupational therapist to the targeted questions.

[5]

[4] (R v Connell: Ex parte The Hetton Bellbird Collieries Limited [1944] HCA 42; (1944) 69 CLR 407 at [430]).

[6]

[5] Medical certificate of 5 March 2026.

Legislation Cited (2)

Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013

Review Tribunal Act 2024

Cases Cited (7)

Nilsen and Chief Executive Officer, National Disability Insurance Agency (Practice and procedure) [2026] ARTA 523 (8 April 2026)

Allan Bailey and Comcare Australia [1995] AATA 148

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Lalor and Chief Executive Officer, National Disability Insurance Agency (Practice and procedure) [2026] ARTA 30

Qureshi and CEO, National Disability Insurance Agency (Practice and procedure) [2026] ARTA 476 (27 March 2026)

R v Connell: Ex parte The Hetton Bellbird Collieries Limited [1944] HCA 42; (1944) 69 CLR 407

(1944) 69 CLR 407