(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.