(1)

If:

(a) a reviewable decision is made by a delegate of the Minister; and
(b) the decision is not a decision under subsection (4);

a person affected by the decision may apply in writing to the Minister for review of the decision.

(2)

An application for review of a decision must be made within 28 days after the person is notified of the decision (or such longer period as the Minister allows, whether before or after the end of the 28 days).

(3)

An application for review of a decision must set out the reasons for making the application.

(4)

After receiving an application for review of a decision, the Minister must review the decision and:

(a) affirm the decision under review; or
(b) vary the decision under review; or
(c) set aside the decision under review and make a decision in substitution for it.

Note: Under section 27A of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 , the decision-maker must give to persons whose interests are affected by the decision a notification of the making of the decision and of their right to have the decision reviewed. In notifying any such persons, the decision-maker must have regard to the Code of Practice determined under section 27B of that Act.