22 Jul 2003
The Occupational Assessment was properly conducted by a qualified assessor, supported by prior vocational and medical reports, and no cogent evidence was presented to show it was wrong; therefore the assessment validly identified suitable employment and the respondent's determination that the appellant had a capacity for work is confirmed.
26 Oct 1999
The Review Officer's decision was quashed because it was not based on adequate evidence and the appellant had been deprived of the opportunity to be heard at the relevant time, such that reassessment of the factual situation five years on would be unjust and prejudicial.
7 Jul 1999
Appellant altered her position by ceasing efforts to maintain her business in reliance on the weekly compensation and advice from ACC; considering the circumstances and the doubt over the primary eligibility decision, equity required remission of the overpayment under s77(2); respondent's refusal to remit was revoked.