33Internal review of reviewable decisions

#### 33 Internal review of reviewable decisions (1) The Secretary must, as soon as practicable after making a reviewable decision, cause a notice in writing to be given to the person whose interests are affected by the decision containing: (a) the terms of the decision; and (b) the reasons for the decision; and (c) a statement setting out particulars of the person’s right to have the decision reviewed under this section. (2) A person whose interests are affected by a reviewable decision may apply in writing to the Secretary for a review of the decision. (3) An application for a review must be made within 30 days after the day on which the decision first came to the notice of the applicant, or within such further period (if any) as the Secretary, either before or after the end of that period, allows. (4) Subject to subsection (5), the Secretary must, on receiving an application, review the decision, or cause it to be reviewed by a person to whom the Secretary’s power under this section is delegated, being a person other than the person who made, or was involved in the making of, the decision and occupying a position senior to that occupied by the last‑mentioned person. (5) Where a reviewable decision is made by the Secretary personally, the Secretary must refer an application for review of the decision to the Minister and the Minister must review the decision. (6) A person who reviews a reviewable decision may make a decision affirming, varying or revoking the reviewable decision and, where the person revokes the decision, may make such other decision as the person thinks appropriate. (7) A reference in this section to a person whose interests are affected by a reviewable decision does not include the Bank.