172UBasic requirement

172U Basic requirement (1) The Commission must endeavour to perform its functions and exercise its powers without undue formality, and as expeditiously as practicable, as the requirements of this Act and the proper consideration of the subject matter permit. (2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Commission is required to inform an applicant for a licence or BYO permit of the Commission's decision in respect of the applicant's matter, and any other party to that matter, as soon as practicable after making the decision. (3) When performing functions or exercising powers under this Act or the regulations, the Commission must— (a) comply with any directions of the Minister under section 172V; and (b) have regard to any decision-making guidelines issued by the Minister under subsection (4). (4) The Minister may issue decision-making guidelines in respect of the regulation of liquor. (5) Decision-making guidelines issued by the Minister under subsection (4) must be published in the Government Gazette. S. 172V inserted by No. 26/2022 s. 22.