68Internal review of certain decisions

68 Internal review of certain decisions

(1) A person may apply in writing to the Secretary for review of a reviewable decision if: (a) the decision was made by: (i) a delegate of the Secretary; or (ii) an issuing authority other than the Secretary; and (b) the person’s interests are affected by the decision. (2) An application for review of a decision must be made within: (a) 28 days after the person is notified of the decision; or (b) such longer period as the Secretary allows. (3) An application for review of a decision must: (a) set out the reasons for making the application; and (b) be in a form approved by the Secretary. (4) After receiving an application for review of a decision, the Secretary 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. (5) A decision of the Secretary under subsection (4) takes effect: (a) on a day, provided in the decision, that is after the decision was made; or (b) if a day is not so provided—on the day on which the decision was made.