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ACT CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL ACT 2008 - SECT 22B

Requirement to give reasons statements

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a decision-maker makes a reviewable decision; and

        (b)     within 28 days after the day the decision is made, a person (the applicant ) who may apply for review of the decision asks the decision-maker in writing for a statement of reasons for the decision (a reasons statement ).

Note     The rules may prescribe a longer period for asking for a statement of reasons (see s 25 (1) (e) and (2)).

    (2)     The decision-maker must give the applicant a written reasons statement for the decision within 28 days after the day the applicant asks for the statement unless—

        (a)     the decision contains the matters that a reasons statement would contain; or

        (b)     a document that contains the matters that a reasons statement would contain has already been given to the applicant; or

        (c)     section 22E (Certain material not required to be disclosed) applies in relation to the decision.

Note     For what must be included in a statement of reasons, see the Legislation Act

, s 179.



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