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  1. [2024] NZSSAA 02 (31 January 2024) [PDF, 245 KB]

    Superannuation – appeal against a decision by the Benefits Review Committee. Appeal against decision to deduct appellant’s Russian pension from their New Zealand Superannuation entitlement. The meaning of “entitled to receive” in section 188 of the Social Security Act 2018 excludes circumstances where a person is unable to receive their entitlement due to reasons well beyond their control as was the case with the appellant. Outcome: appeal allowed.

  2. [2024] NZSSAA 01 (30 January 2024) [PDF, 268 KB]

    Superannuation – appeal against a decision by the Benefits Review Committee. Appeal against decision to deduct appellant’s Russian pension from their New Zealand Superannuation entitlement. The meaning of “entitled to receive” in section 188 of the Social Security Act 2018 excludes circumstances where a person is unable to receive their entitlement due to reasons well beyond their control as was the case with the appellant. Outcome: appeal allowed.

  3. [2023] NZSSAA 2 (1 March 2023) [PDF, 171 KB]

    Holiday Pay – appeal against a decision by the Benefits Review Committee regarding appellant’s stand down period. Whether the Ministry’s approach was correct in law. The decision is legally correct. The provisions relating to “holiday pay” are clear and apply to this case. Deciding where the thresholds are set for stand down periods is a matter that must lie with the persons responsible for formulating the legislation. Outcome: appeal dismissed.