23Stay of decision

23 Stay of decision

(1)  Subject to any other enactment, the making of an application to the Court for a review of a reviewable decision does not –

(a) affect the operation of the decision; or

(b) prevent the taking of action to implement the decision.

(2)  Despite subsection (1) , the Court –

(a) may, by order, suspend the operation of the decision; and

(b) may order a stay of any proceeding under the decision.

(3)  The Court may make the order –

(a) of the Court's own motion; or

(b) on the application of the person who made the application for a review of the reviewable decision.