43Reconsideration by the ACMA

43 Reconsideration by the ACMA

(1) Upon receiving a request under section 42 to reconsider a decision, the ACMA must: (a) reconsider the decision; and (b) affirm, vary or revoke the decision. (2) Before making a decision on the reconsideration of the decision, the ACMA may consult any person or body the ACMA considers appropriate. (3) The ACMA’s decision on the reconsideration of a decision has effect as if it had been made under the provision under which the original decision was made. (4) The ACMA must give written notice to the person making the request of its decision on the reconsideration, including the reasons for the decision.

Note: Section 266 of the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 requires the person to be notified of the person’s review rights.