SWA Decisions

SWA Decisions

Each application for assistance under Supplementary Welfare Allowance is subject to certain terms and conditions which are governed by Social Welfare legislation. Each decision by a DSP official is subject to the appropriate Social Welfare legislation. Each application for an SWA payment must be treated as an individual application. DSP officials cannot seek to rely solely or exclusively on any other decision made by the Department in justifying a refusal of an SWA payment.

Each application must be assessed on its own merits, and a decision must be reached using due process, natural justice, and fair procedure reliant on the facts and evidence of the application and the governing legislation.

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