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Victims Rights and Support Act 2013
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#### 64 Powers of Commissioner on objection
64 Powers of Commissioner on objection
> > (1) After considering an objection, the Commissioner may—
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> > > (a) allow the objection in whole or in part or disallow the objection, and
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> > > (b) confirm the decision to which the objection was made (with or without variations) or reverse that decision.
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> > (2) The Commissioner may confirm the order for restitution if the Commissioner confirms the decision to which the objection was made (with or without variations).
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> > (2A) Before confirming the order, the Commissioner may vary the order by reducing the amount payable under it.
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> > (3) The Commissioner must revoke the order for restitution if the Commissioner reverses the original decision.
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> > (4) For the purpose of enabling a defendant to apply to the Tribunal for an administrative review, the Commissioner is taken to have failed to determine an objection if 90 days have passed since the objection was lodged with the Commissioner.
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> > (5) The Commissioner’s failure to determine an objection within the period referred to in subsection (4) does not prevent the Commissioner from continuing to deal with the objection after that period has expired.
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> > (6) In calculating a period referred to in subsection (4), the period between the date on which the Commissioner requests further information or supporting evidence from the defendant in relation to the objection and the date on which that further information or supporting evidence is furnished is excluded.
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> **s 64:** Am 2013 No 95, Sch 2.149 \[9\]; 2017 No 6, Sch 2 \[17\]–\[19\].