13Duty of decision-maker to give reasons on request

13 Duty of decision-maker to give reasons on request

(1)  If a decision-maker makes a reviewable decision, an interested person may make a written request to the decision-maker for a statement of the reasons for the decision.

(2)  As soon as practicable (and in any event within 28 days) after receiving such a request, the decision-maker is to prepare a written statement of reasons for the decision and provide it to the person who requested the statement of reasons.

(3)  The statement of reasons is to include –

(a) the findings on material questions of fact relating to the decision; and

(b) a reference to the evidence or other material on which any such findings were based; and

(c) the reasons for the decision.

(4)  The regulations may –

(a) exclude any class of reviewable decisions from the application of this section; or

(b) alter the period within which a statement of reasons under this section must be given.