Marginal note:Application

8. To receive a payment, an individual is to apply to the Minister in the manner and during the period provided for in the regulations.

Marginal note:Minister’s determination of eligibility

9. If the Minister determines that the applicant is eligible to receive a payment, the Minister shall make the payment.

Marginal note:Notification

10. The Minister is to inform the applicant of their eligibility or ineligibility to receive a payment.

Marginal note:Request for review

11. An applicant who is informed under section 10 may request a review of their eligibility or ineligibility, as the case may be.

Marginal note:Review

12. The Minister may confirm, vary or rescind a determination of eligibility made under section 9. If the Minister varies the determination, the Minister shall make any payment resulting from the variation.

Marginal note:Review is final

13. Subject to the right of appeal under section 14, the Minister’s confirmation, variation or rescission, as the case may be, is final and may not be questioned or reviewed in any court.

Marginal note:Appeal on question of law or jurisdiction

14. The applicant may appeal the decision made by the Minister under section 12 to an adjudicator only on a question of law or jurisdiction.

Marginal note:Appointment of adjudicator

15. An appeal is to be heard by an adjudicator appointed by the Minister.