Christian Porter (Pearce, Liberal Party, Minister for Social Services) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I seek the indulgence of the chair to add briefly to an answer.

Tony Smith (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The minister may proceed.

Christian Porter (Pearce, Liberal Party, Minister for Social Services) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The question was from the member for Bruce and originally to the Prime Minister, with respect to Andrew, a young DSP recipient. I can confirm that Andrew was sent a letter pursuant to the present reviews. The reason for his receipt of that letter was that his original grant of DSP occurred in 2002 and the full extent of his medical conditions was not clear on Centrelink records. Upon receiving the letter, information was received from Andrew's mother and, as soon as the full extent of his medical conditions became known, it was clear that he did meet what is known under the assessment criteria as manifest eligibility, and the matter came to an end and he has been in continuous receipt of the DSP.