Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00933:reg:139
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00933
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 139
Character Range: 188302–189162

139  Pending applications for accreditation of a commencing service
 (1) This section applies in relation to an application if:
 (a) the application was made by the approved provider of a commencing service under subsection 27(1); and
 (b) the application was made before the SQF commencement time; and
 (c) immediately before that time, the Commissioner had not made a decision on the application.
 (2) Subject to this section, the amendments of Subdivision C of Division 3 of Part 3 made by the amending instrument apply in relation to the application.
 (3) For the purposes of making a decision under paragraph 29(3)(b) in relation to the application, the Commissioner may take into account the extent of the approved provider's compliance, before the SQF commencement time, with the Accreditation Standards or the Flexible Care Standards (as applicable).