Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00104:section:139
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024A00104
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 139
Character Range: 262340–263420

139  Notice of possible variation or revocation of approval on Commissioner's own initiative
 (1) Before the Commissioner decides to vary or revoke the approval of an approved residential care home in relation to a registered provider under subsection 136(1) or 138(1), the Commissioner must, by written notice, notify the provider that the Commissioner is considering making that decision.
 (2) The notice must:
 (a) set out the reasons why the Commissioner is considering making the decision; and
 (b) invite the registered provider to make submissions, in writing, to the Commissioner in relation to the matter within 14 days after receiving the notice, or such longer period as is specified in the notice; and
 (c) inform the registered provider that if no submissions are made within the period specified in the notice, any variation or revocation may take effect as early as 7 days after the end of that period.
 (3) In deciding whether to vary or revoke the approval, the Commissioner must consider any submissions given to the Commissioner in accordance with the notice.