69Reconsideration of determinations

69  Reconsideration of determinations

 (1) Comcare may, on its own initiative:

 (a) reconsider a determination made by it; or

 (b) cause such a determination to be reconsidered by a person:

 (i) to whom its power under this section is delegated; and

 (ii) who did not make, and who was not involved in the making of, the determination;

whether or not an application has been made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal under this Part in respect of a reviewable decision made in relation to the determination.

 (2) A claimant may, by written notice, request Comcare to reconsider a determination made by Comcare.

 (3) A request for reconsideration of a determination must:

 (a) set out the reasons for the request; and

 (b) be given to Comcare:

 (i) within 30 days after the day on which the determination first came to the notice of the claimant; or

 (ii) within such further period (if any) as Comcare, either before or after the end of the 30 day period, allows.

 (4) On receipt of a request, Comcare must:

 (a) reconsider the determination; or

 (b) cause the determination to be reconsidered by a person:

 (i) to whom its power under this section is delegated; and

 (ii) who did not make, and who was not involved in the making of, the determination.

 (5) After a person reconsiders a determination, the person may make a decision:

 (a) affirming the determination; or

 (b) revoking the determination; or

 (c) varying the determination in such manner as the person thinks fit.

 (6) The person must decide a request made by a claimant to reconsider a determination within the period (if any) prescribed by regulations made for the purposes of subsection 62(6) of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.