Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00998:reg:17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00998
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 17
Character Range: 30322–32089

17      Interim action by prescribed authority: procedure and review

(1)    This section applies if the prescribed authority or Vice-Chancellor (the decision-maker) takes action under section 16 (Interim action by prescribed authority) in relation to the respondent.

(2)    The decision-maker must, as soon as possible (but no later than 5 working days after the day the decision-maker takes the action):

(a)    tell the respondent in writing about the action taken; and

(b)    give the respondent a statement of reasons for the decision to take the action.

(3)    Within 5 working days after the day the decision-maker complies with subsection (2), the respondent may give the decision-maker a written submission about the action.

(4)    If the respondent gives the decision-maker a submission under subsection (3), the decision-maker must consider the submission and must decide, as soon as possible (but no later than 5 working days after the day the submission is given to the decision-maker), whether to, as the case requires:

(a)    confirm, vary or end the denial of access or exclusion; or

(b)    confirm or vary the decision to extend the denial of access period.

(5)    As soon as possible after (but no later than 5 working days after the day) the decision-maker complies with subsection (4), the decision-maker must:

(a)    tell the respondent in writing about the decision; and

(b)    give the respondent a statement of reasons for the decision if:

(i)    the decision is to confirm the denial of access or exclusion or not to vary it as sought by the respondent; or

(ii)    the decision is to confirm the decision to extend the denial of access period or not to vary it as sought by the respondent.

Division 3.4—Action by Vice-Chancellor