9Decision-making principles

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Decision-making principles

(1) The Secretary may make a determination under subsection 6(6) of the Act if, and only if, the Secretary is satisfied that the requirements in section 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 of this Determination are met.

(2) If, when making a determination under subsection 6(6) of the Act in relation to a child, the Secretary is satisfied that the child is likely to meet the usual immunisation requirements within a particular period, the Secretary must make the determination for no longer than that period.

Note The Secretary is able to make another determination under subsection 6(6) of the Act in relation to the child at the end of the period.

(3) If the Secretary makes a determination under subsection 6(6) of the Act in relation to a child because the Secretary is satisfied that the requirements in section 12 of this Determination are met, the Secretary must make the determination for no longer than 6 months after the child’s first entry into Australia.

(4) If, while a determination under subsection 6(6) of the Act is in force in relation to a child, the Secretary is satisfied that the child meets the usual immunisation requirements, the Secretary must revoke the determination.

Note Subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 applies to the revocation of a determination made under subsection 6(6) of the Act.