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Part G Order The panel decision is: (Check one)

APPEAL NUMBER 2024 - 0081

☒Unanimous ☐By Majority

The Panel ☒Confirms the Ministry Decision ☐Rescinds the Ministry Decision If the ministry decision is rescinded, is the panel decision referred back to the Minister for a decision as to amount? Yes☐ No☐ Legislative Authority for the Decision: Employment and Assistance Act Section 24(1)(a)☒ or Section 24(1)(b) Section 24(2)(a)☒ or Section 24(2)(b)

Part H Signatures

Print Name Corrie Campbell

Signature of Chair

Date (Year/Month/Day) 2024/04/10

Print Name Glenn Prior

Signature of Member Print Name Kenneth Smith

Signature of Member

EAAT003 (30/08/23)

Date (Year/Month/Day) 2024/04/10

Date (Year/Month/Day) 2024/04/10

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