Social Security (Tables for the Assessment of Work-related Impairment for Disability Support Pension) Determination 2023
Part 1Preliminary
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Part 1—Preliminary
1 Name
2 Commencement
3 Authority
4 Schedules
5 Definitions
6 Impairment Tables and the rules for applying the Tables
Part 2—Rules for applying the Impairment Tables
7 Purpose and design of the Tables
8 Applying the Tables
9 Information that must be taken into account in applying the Tables
10 Information that must not be taken into account in applying the Tables
11 Use of aids, equipment and assistive technology
12 Selecting the applicable Table and assessing impairments
13 Assigning an impairment rating
Part 3—Impairment Tables
Table 1 – Functions requiring Physical Exertion and Stamina
Table 2 – Upper Limb Function
Table 3 – Lower Limb Function
Table 4 – Spinal Function
Table 5 – Mental Health Function
Table 6 – Functioning related to Alcohol, Drug and Other Substance Use
Table 7 – Brain Function
Table 8 – Communication Function
Table 9 – Intellectual Function
Table 10 – Digestive and Reproductive Function
Table 11 – Hearing and other Functions of the Ear
Table 12 – Visual Function
Table 13 – Continence Function
Table 14 – Functions of the Skin
Table 15 – Functions of Consciousness