29Commissioner must decide whether to accredit commencing service or re‑accredit recommencing service

#### 29 Commissioner must decide whether to accredit commencing service or re‑accredit recommencing service (1) This section applies if: (a) an application is made under subsection 27(1) by the approved provider of a commencing service; or (b) an application is made under subsection 27(2) by the approved provider of a recommencing service. (2) The Commissioner must decide whether to accredit or re‑accredit the service: (a) within 14 days after the application is received by the Commissioner; or (b) by any later day agreed by the Commissioner and the approved provider. > Note: The approved provider may request the Commissioner to reconsider the decision under Part 7. (3) In making the decision, the Commissioner: (a) must take into account: (i) the application; and (ii) any relevant information about the approved provider given to the Commissioner by the Secretary; and (iii) whether the Commissioner is satisfied that, if the service were to be accredited or re‑accredited under this Part, the approved provider will undertake continuous improvement in relation to the service as measured against the Aged Care Quality Standards; and (b) may take into account any other relevant matter. (4) If the Commissioner decides to accredit or re‑accredit the service, the Commissioner must: (a) accredit or re‑accredit the service for 1 year; and (b) decide whether there are any areas in which improvements in relation to the service must be made to ensure that the Aged Care Quality Standards are complied with.