282Directions to pay compensation

282 Directions to pay compensation

(1) Where:

(a) under subsection 281(6), AUSTEL orders a carrier to supply a service; and

(b) AUSTEL is satisfied that the applicant for the order has suffered loss as a result of the carrier ceasing, or refusing, to supply the service;

AUSTEL may include in the order under subsection 281(6) a direction that the carrier pay compensation to the applicant for the loss, or the part of the loss, specified in the direction. (2) Where AUSTEL includes such a direction in an order made under subsection 281(6) it must give to the applicant, and any carrier concerned, a written notice:

(a) stating that the direction has been so included; and

(b) including a statement to the effect that the applicant, or the carrier, as the case may be, may, within 21 days after receiving the notice, apply to AUSTEL for reconsideration of its decision to include the direction.

(3) Where AUSTEL decides not to include such a direction in an order made under subsection 281(6), it must give to the applicant for the order a written notice:

(a) stating that it has so decided; and

(b) including a statement to the effect that the applicant may, within 21 days after receiving the notice, apply to AUSTEL for reconsideration of its decision not to include such a direction.

(4) A notice under subsection (2) or (3) may be incorporated with a notice given by AUSTEL under subsection 281(6).