131Suspension of authorisation

#### 131 Suspension of authorisation (1) Subject to section 133 (which applies in relation to third party authorised officers), the Secretary may, at any time, by notice in writing given to a person who is an authorised officer, suspend the person’s authorisation as an authorised officer. > Note: A decision under this subsection in relation to a third party authorised officer is a reviewable decision (see section 151). Period of suspension (2) A suspension must not be for more than 12 months. (3) If the person was given a notice in accordance with subsection 133(3) that included the request referred to in paragraph 133(3)(b), the suspension must not start before the earlier of the following: (a) the day after any response to the request is received by the Secretary; (b) the end of 14 days after the notice was given. (4) The Secretary may vary the period of a suspension by written notice to the person. However, the total period of the suspension must not be more than 12 months. > Note: A decision to extend the period of a suspension of a person’s authorisation as a third party authorised officer is a reviewable decision (see section 151). Effect of suspension (5) If a person’s authorisation as an authorised officer is suspended for a period under subsection (1), the person is taken not to be an authorised officer during the period of the suspension. > Note: If a person’s authorisation as a third party authorised officer is suspended: (a) the Minister may require an audit to be conducted in relation to the performance of functions and the exercise of powers by the person as a third party authorised officer (see section 110); or (b) the Secretary request the person to notify the Secretary of certain events (see section 137). Revocation of suspension (6) The Secretary may revoke a suspension of a person’s authorisation as an authorised officer under subsection (1) by written notice to the person. > Note: For the purpose of deciding whether to revoke the suspension, the Secretary may request the person to notify the Secretary of certain events (see section 137).