The purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension (DSP), with specific reference to:
(a)the purpose of the DSP;
(b)
the DSP eligibility criteria, assessment and determination, including the need for health assessments and medical evidence and the right to review and appeal;
(c)
the impact of geography, age and other characteristics on the number of people receiving the DSP;
(d)
the impact of the DSP on a disabled person’s ability to find long term, sustainable and appropriate, employment within the open labour market;
(e)
the capacity of the DSP to support persons with disabilities, chronic conditions and ill health, including its capacity to facilitate and support labour market participation where appropriate;
(f)
discrimination within the labour market and its impact on employment, unemployment and underemployment of persons with disabilities and their support networks;
(g)
the adequacy of the DSP and whether it allows people to maintain an acceptable standard of living in line with community expectations;
(h)
the appropriateness of current arrangements for supporting disabled people experiencing insecure employment, inconsistent employment, precarious hours in the workforce; and inequitable workplace practices;
(i)
the economic benefits of improved income support payments and supports for persons with disabilities, their immediate households and broader support services and networks;
(j)
the relative merits of alternative investments in other programs to improve the standard of living of persons with disabilities; and
(k)any related matters.