27Reasons for decision to be lodged by applicant

27 Reasons for decision to be lodged by applicant

(1)  If an application is made under section 21(2) or (4) for a review of a decision and the applicant has been given, by the person who made the decision, a statement of reasons for the decision, the applicant must provide the statement to the Tribunal.

(2)  If the Tribunal considers that there are documents that –

(a) are in the possession of a party to the proceedings; and

(b) may be relevant to the proceedings –

the Tribunal may order the party to lodge a copy of each document with the Tribunal within the time specified in the notice.

(3)  This section applies despite any rule of law relating to privilege or the public interest in relation to the production of documents.