Template Used For Claims Under The Scheme For Compensation For Detriment Caused By Defective Administration (cdda Scheme) ​

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This document is a template for ministerial consideration of compensation claims under the Scheme for Compensation for Detriment caused by Defective Administration (CDDA Scheme). The template provides a structured format for Home Affairs officials to present compensation applications to an authorised decision-maker, typically a portfolio minister or delegated official. It outlines the procedural framework for CDDA claims, noting that ministers must expressly authorize officials to decide such applications under executive power (sections 61 and 64 of the Australian Constitution). The template includes sections for summarizing applicant claims, presenting background facts, and referencing relevant policy guidance (Resource Management Guide No. 409 from the Department of Finance). Specific claim details, applicant information, and compensation amounts have been redacted. The document establishes the administrative process for assessing whether Home Affairs' defective administration caused demonstrable detriment warranting compensation.