18Notice of review

18 Notice of review

(1) The Inspector‑General starts a review under section 17 by giving notice in accordance with subsection (2). (2) A notice under subsection (1) must: (a) be in writing; and (b) specify the day on which the review starts (which must be the day on which the notice is given); and (c) specify the terms of reference for the review; and (d) be given to: (i) the Minister; and (ii) if the review relates to the exercise of powers, or the performance of functions or duties, by an official of a Commonwealth entity—the head (however described) of the entity; and (iii) if the review relates to the exercise of powers, or the performance of functions or duties, of an Appointed Commissioner under a provision of the Aged Care Act 2024—the Commissioner of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission; and (iv) if the review relates to the exercise of powers, or the performance of functions or duties, under an aged care law other than a provision of the Aged Care Act 2024—the Secretary of the Department. (2A) The Inspector‑General must, as soon as practicable after giving the notice, cause the notice to be published on the Inspector‑General’s website unless the Inspector‑General is satisfied that doing so would adversely affect: (a) the proper conduct of the review or any other review under section 17; or (b) the preparation of a draft review report or final review report. (3) The Inspector‑General may, if the Inspector‑General considers it appropriate to do so: (a) give the notice to any other person or body; or (b) cause the notice to be published in any other manner that the Inspector‑General thinks fit.