Commonwealth Numbered Acts

VET STUDENT LOANS ACT 2016 (NO. 98, 2016) - SECT 18

             (1)  The Secretary must decide whether or not to approve a VET student loan if:

                     (a)  an application is made for the loan; and

                     (b)  the application complies with section 17; and

                     (c)  the applicant has complied with any request under that section.

             (2)  The Secretary must give written notice of the decision to both:

                     (a)  the applicant; and

                     (b)  the course provider.

             (3)  The notice must:

                     (a)  be given in accordance with any requirements set out in the rules; and

                     (b)  if the Secretary decides not to approve the loan--must include the reasons for the decision.

             (4)  The rules may provide for another person to give the notice on the Secretary's behalf.