25Review of decision

25 Review of decision

25 Review of decision

(1) On receiving an application under this Division, the Secretary must review his or her decision and make a determination under this clause.

(2) After reviewing his or her decision, the Secretary—

(a) may determine that the decision is to stand, or

(b) may determine to vary or cancel the decision.

(3) As soon as practicable after the Secretary makes his or determination under this clause, the Secretary must ensure that written notice is given to the applicant—

(a) of the Secretary’s determination, together with his or her reasons for the determination, and

(b) if the determination is to vary the decision—of the manner in which the decision is to be varied.

(4) If the Secretary fails to give such a notice within 14 days after the application is made, the Secretary is taken to have determined that the Secretary’s decision is to stand.