Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00997:reg:59
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L00997
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 59
Character Range: 78091–79465

59      Immediate suspension of student: procedure and review

(1)    This section applies if an inquiry officer directs, under section 58(3) (Suspension of student), that the suspension of a student's candidature or enrolment in a program or course is to take effect immediately.

(2)    The inquiry officer must, as soon as possible (but no later than 5 working days after the day the inquiry officer gives the direction):

(a)    tell the student in writing about the direction; and

(b)    give the student a statement of reasons for the direction.

(3)    Within 5 working days after the day the inquiry officer complies with subsection (2), the student may give the inquiry officer a written submission about the direction.

(4)    If the student gives the inquiry officer a submission under subsection (3), the inquiry officer 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 inquiry officer), whether to confirm or revoke the direction.

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

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

(b)    if the decision is not to revoke the direction—give the student a statement of reasons for the decision.