(1) The AAT may, in relation to an application for AAT first review, request the Secretary to lodge with the AAT the statement and other documents referred to in subsection 37(1) of the AAT Act before the end of the period that otherwise applies under that subsection.
(2) If the AAT does so, the Secretary must take reasonable steps to comply with the request.
(3) Nothing in this section prevents the operation of subsection 37(1A) of the AAT Act.