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exemption from compliance with some or all of the requirements of these Standards; and
 (c) if it only applies to some of the requirements of these Standards — state the requirements to which it only applies; and
 (d) state the period for which it is granted; and
 (e) state the following matters if they apply to the exemption:
 (i) any terms and conditions subject to which the exemption is granted;
 (ii)  any circumstances or activities to which the exemption only applies;
 (iii) if it is a further exemption.

33A.3 Effect of exemption

  The following persons do not contravene these Standards if the person's failure to comply with the Standards is in accordance with an exemption granted under section 33A.1:
 (a) a person granted the exemption;
 (b) a person in the employment of, or under the direction or control of, a person granted the exemption.

Note   Section 32 of the Act provides that it is unlawful for a person to contravene a disability standard.

33A.4 Review of exemptions by Administrative Appeals Tribunal

  A person may apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of decisions made by the Commission under section 33A.1.

33A.5 Publication of notice of decision

 (1) Within 1 month after it makes a decision under section 33A.1 the Commission must, organise for a notice of the making of the decision to be published in the Gazette:
 (a) stating its findings on material questions of facts; and
 (b) stating the evidence on which those findings were based; and
 (c) stating the reasons for the making of the decision; and
 (d) containing a statement to the effect that, subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of the decision to which the notice relates by or on behalf of any person or persons whose interests are affected by the decision.

 (2) A failure to comply with any part of subsection (1) for a decision does not affect the validity of the decision.

Part 34 Review

34.1 Timetable for review

 (1) The Minister for Transport and Regional Services, in consultation with the Attorney‑General, is to:
 (a) review the efficiency and effectiveness of these Standards within 5 years after they take effect; and
 (b) carry out a subsequent review every 5 years after the initial review.

 (2) The review must include:
 (a) whether discrimination has been removed, as far as possible, according to the requirements for compliance set out in Schedule 1; and,
 (b) any necessary amendments to these Standards.
Schedule 1 Target dates for compliance
(section 33.2)

Part 1 Target date — 31 December 2007

1.1 Responsibility
       Operators
       Providers

 Requirement

  Full compliance with the relevant Standards in