FOI 23/24-0433 – L Robinson
Scope
“I would like the following statistics provided please for the period to June 30, 2023:
How many applications for assistance animal funding were lodged at the AAT? How many of these were funded and how many declined prehearing? How many were funded on decision by the Member? How many were rejected at full hearing?“
Response
In FY2023, the Agency received 24 AAT Applications relating to Assistance Animals. This includes the purchase, training and/or maintenance of an Assistance Animal. Of the 24 received, 16 have reached an outcome. 12 were Resolved by Consent and 4 were Withdrawn by the Participant. None have proceeded to a substantive hearing.
| State Registry | AAT Applications received | AAT Applications closed | Resolved by Consent | Withdrawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| VIC | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| QLD | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| ACT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WA | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| SA | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TAS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 24 | 16 | 12 | 4 |
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