47Reconsideration by Secretary

47 Reconsideration by Secretary

(1) Subject to subsection (3), a person whose interests are affected by a decision of the Secretary, other than a decision under section 34, may request the Secretary to reconsider the decision. (2) Upon receipt of the request, the Secretary shall reconsider the decision, and may affirm, revoke or vary it. (3) A request under subsection (1) must be in writing and furnished to the Secretary not later than: (a) the end of the period of 28 days after the day on which notice of the decision was served on the person making the request; or (b) 31 August 1995; whichever is the later.