137Registrar's decision

137 Registrar's decision (1) The registrar must, within 9 months after giving written notice under section 131(3) of the receipt of an application for the registration of a non-Government school: (a) approve the application by registering the school; or (b) refuse the application. (2) The registrar must do so having regard to: (a) the matters mentioned in section 135; and (b) the recommendations of the assessor or assessors in relation to the application; and (c) any other matters the registrar considers relevant to the application. (3) As soon as practicable after making a decision under subsection (1)(a), the registrar must give written notice of the decision to the applicant. (3A) As soon as practicable after making a decision under subsection (1)(b), the registrar must give a decision notice to the applicant. (4) On the registration of a non-Government school, the registrar must issue a certificate of registration for the school. (5) The certificate of registration must contain the information that the registrar considers appropriate.