(1)  An application is to be made in writing and lodged with –

(a) the Secretary of the Department in the case of an administrative decision specified in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Schedule 1 ; or

(b) the Commission in the case of an administrative decision specified in column 2 of the table in Part 2 of Schedule 1 .

(2)  An application made to the incorrect reviewing authority is not invalidated by that error and in any such case the application is to be passed to the correct reviewing authority as soon as practicable.

(3)  An application need not be in a particular form but it must clearly identify the administrative decision and state the applicant’s reasons for seeking the review.

(4)  Notwithstanding subregulation (1) , a reviewing authority may waive the requirement for an application to be made in writing if it is satisfied in the circumstances of a particular case that it is an unreasonable or unnecessary requirement.

(5)  A waiver under subregulation (4) is incapable of being retracted.

(6)  A reviewing authority may, by notice, require an applicant to give it any information or evidence that the reviewing authority reasonably considers is necessary for a proper consideration of the applicant’s application.

(7)  An application may be withdrawn at any time.

(8)  An application is taken to have been withdrawn if the applicant fails to comply with a notice under subregulation (6) within 2 months after being given the notice.