Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00453:section:68
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00453
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 68
Character Range: 86026–87171

68  Internal review of certain decisions
 (1) A person may apply in writing to the Secretary for review of a reviewable decision if:
 (a) the decision was made by:
 (i) a delegate of the Secretary; or
 (ii) an issuing authority other than the Secretary; and
 (b) the person's interests are affected by the decision.
 (2) An application for review of a decision must be made within:
 (a) 28 days after the person is notified of the decision; or
 (b) such longer period as the Secretary allows.
 (3) An application for review of a decision must:
 (a) set out the reasons for making the application; and
 (b) be in a form approved by the Secretary.
 (4) After receiving an application for review of a decision, the Secretary must review the decision and:
 (a) affirm the decision under review; or
 (b) vary the decision under review; or
 (c) set aside the decision under review and make a decision in substitution for it.
 (5) A decision of the Secretary under subsection (4) takes effect:
 (a) on a day, provided in the decision, that is after the decision was made; or
 (b) if a day is not so provided—on the day on which the decision was made.