Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

WINE AUSTRALIA ACT 2013 - SECT 40RE

  (1)   If:

  (a)   a decision has been made that a ground of objection to a proposed GI has been made out; and

  (b)   a person applies in writing to the Registrar of Trade Marks for a decision that circumstances have changed since that decision was made such that the ground of objection no longer exists;

the Registrar of Trade Marks may, in writing, make a decision that the ground of objection no longer exists.

Note:   If the Registrar of Trade Marks makes a decision under this section, the Committee may determine the GI (see subsection   40SA(5)).

  (2)   Regulations may set out the procedure to be followed in making a decision under subsection   ( 1). The procedures may include the charging of fees, the holding of hearings and the taking of evidence.