167Communicating decisions

167 Communicating decisions

Written notice of decisions and findings (1) The Tribunal must give written notice of its decision on the review, and copies of its findings made under section 166, to: (a) the applicant; and (b) the agency head; and (c) the responsible Minister. (2) The notice must include notice of the right of the party to appeal to the Federal Court under Division 2 of Part 7. (3) The agency head must give the notice and findings to each relevant body. Oral notice of decisions and findings (4) The Tribunal may give its decision and findings orally before giving them in writing. Directions about disclosure (5) The Tribunal may, by order, direct that the whole or a particular part of its findings, so far as they relate to a matter that has not already been disclosed to the applicant, is not to be given to the applicant or a relevant body. Time for giving written notice and findings (6) The written notice and findings must be given by the time specified in the practice directions. If the practice directions do not specify a time, the written notice and findings must be given within 28 days after the day the Tribunal’s decision is made. Effect of failure to comply (7) A failure to comply with this section does not affect the validity of the Tribunal’s decision. Effect of non‑disclosure provisions (8) To avoid doubt, this section is subject to other provisions of this Part that prohibit or restrict the disclosure of information or documents.