(1) On receiving an application for accreditation as a family dispute resolution practitioner, the Secretary must determine that the applicant:
(a) meets the accreditation criteria; or
(b) does not meet the accreditation criteria.
(2) In making the determination, the Secretary:
(a) must have regard to:
(i) the information included in the application; and
(ii) evidence, documents and other matters accompanying the application; and
(iii) any additional information given under subregulation 10 (2); and
(b) may have regard to any other relevant information.
(3) If the Secretary determines that the applicant meets the accreditation criteria, the Secretary must give the applicant written notice of:
(a) the determination; and
(b) the obligations of accredited family dispute resolution practitioners under Part 3.
Note If the Secretary imposes a condition on the applicant's accreditation under subregulation 16 (1), the Secretary must also give notice of that condition and the reasons for it -- see subregulations 16 (1) and (2).
(4) If the Secretary determines that the applicant does not meet the accreditation criteria, the Secretary must give the applicant written notice of:
(a) the determination and the reasons for it; and
(b) the applicant's review rights under regulation 24.