11BStatements to accompany notification of decisions

11B Statements to accompany notification of decisions

(1) Where a reviewable decision within the meaning of section 11A is made and notice in writing of the decision is given to a person affected by the decision, that notice shall include a statement to the effect that: (a) the person may, if he or she is dissatisfied with the decision, seek a reconsideration of the decision by the Minister in accordance with subsection 11A(2); and (b) a person whose interests are affected by the decision may, subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, if he or she is dissatisfied with a decision made by the Minister upon that reconsideration affirming, revoking or varying the first‑mentioned decision, make application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of the decision so affirmed or varied or of the decision so to revoke. (2) Where the Minister affirms, revokes or varies a decision under subsection 11A(4) and gives to a person notice in writing of the affirmation, revocation or variation of the decision, that notice shall include a statement to the effect that a person whose interests are affected by the decision may, subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, if he or she is dissatisfied with the decision so affirmed or varied or with the decision so to revoke, make application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of the decision. (3) Any failure to comply with the requirements of subsection (1) or (2) in relation to a decision shall not be taken to affect the validity of the decision.