44Application for confidential information not to be publicly disclosed

44 Application for confidential information not to be publicly disclosed

(1) If the nominated person for confidential information is given a notice under subsection 43(1) in relation to the information, the nominated person may apply for the information not to be publicly disclosed under section 61.

Note: If no such application is made within the time limit specified in the notice, the Minister may publicly disclose the confidential information: see section 61.

(2) The application must: (a) be made in writing; and (b) be made within the time limit specified in the notice; and (c) be accompanied by any documents or information specified in the rules; and (d) be accompanied by the fee (if any) specified in the rules. (3) The application may be made by the nominated person alone or jointly with another person. (4) The fee specified for the purposes of paragraph (2)(d) must not be such as to amount to taxation. (5) The rules may make provision for, or in relation to, the refund, remission or waiver of the fee specified for the purposes of paragraph (2)(d).