37Immediate suspension in certain circumstances

#### 37 Immediate suspension in certain circumstances (1) The Secretary may suspend the approval of an approved course provider (without giving the provider an intention notice under section 36) if: (a) the Secretary suspects on reasonable grounds that the provider is not complying with this Act; and (b) the Secretary is satisfied that the circumstances require urgent action. (2) The Secretary must give the provider written notice of: (a) the suspension; and (b) the reasons for the suspension; and (c) the effect of subsection (4). (3) The suspension begins at the time specified in the notice, which must not be before the notice is given. (4) Unless subsection (5) or (6) applies, the suspension ends when one of the following happens: (a) the Secretary notifies the provider in writing that the suspension has ended; (b) 14 days have passed since the suspension began. (5) If, within 14 days after the suspension began, the Secretary gives the provider an intention notice under section 36, the suspension ends when the Secretary gives the provider the decision notice under that section. (6) If, within 14 days after the suspension began, the Secretary requires the provider to be audited under section 45, the suspension ends: (a) unless paragraph (b) applies—14 days after the Secretary receives the report on the audit; or (b) if, within that 14 days, the Secretary gives the provider an intention notice under section 36—when the Secretary gives the provider the decision notice under that section. > Note: The Secretary may publish information about compliance action that has been taken under this Act: see section 103.