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an application
 (1) A research entity may apply to the ACMA to extend the duration of a research authorisation that has been granted for a finite period if the research to which the authorisation applies is unable to be completed before the end of the authorisation for a reason beyond the entity's control.
 (2) The application must be made:
 (a) before the research authorisation ends; and
 (b) using the form approved by the ACMA.

      Note: The application form is available on the ACMA's website at www.acma.gov.au.
 (3) If:
 (a) a research entity applies to the ACMA to extend the duration of a research authorisation; and
 (b) immediately before the authorisation is due to end:
 (i) the application is not withdrawn; and
 (ii) the ACMA has not made a decision under subsection 4.7(4) whether to extend the duration;
       the duration is taken to be extended until:
 (c) if subsection 4.7(3) applies – the tenth business day mentioned in that subsection; or
 (d) the day on which the ACMA makes a decision under subsection 4.7(4).

4.7  Decision on application
 (1) The ACMA may ask a research entity in writing to give it further information about an application made under section 4.6.
 (2) If the ACMA asks for further information under subsection (1), the research entity must give the information to the ACMA within 10 business days.
 (3) If the ACMA asks for further information under subsection (1) but does not receive the information within 10 business days, the ACMA may treat the application as withdrawn.
 (4) The ACMA must, unless the application is withdrawn, decide whether to extend the duration of the research authorisation:
 (a) as soon as practicable after receiving the application; or
 (b) if the ACMA has asked for further information under subsection (1) – as soon as practicable after receiving the information.
 (5) The ACMA must extend the duration of the research authorisation under subsection (4) if it is satisfied that:
 (a) the reason why the research is unable to be completed before the end of the authorisation is beyond the research entity's control; and
 (b) the entity has complied, and is likely to continue to comply, with the relevant requirements.
 (6) If the ACMA extends the duration of the research authorisation, the ACMA:
 (a) must decide the period of the extension (being a period of not more than a quarter of the initial duration of the authorisation under section 4.4); and
 (b) is not required to extend the duration for any period requested by the research entity.
 (7) The ACMA must, as soon as practicable after making the decision:
 (a) notify the research entity in writing of:
 (i) the decision; and
 (ii) for a refusal to extend the