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Witness Protection Act 1994
17CReview of decision to suspend protection and assistance
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#### 17C Review of decision to suspend protection and assistance
(1) This section applies to a decision under subsection 17B(1) to suspend the protection and assistance provided to a participant under the NWPP (a suspension decision), other than such a decision made as a result of a review under this section.
(2) A participant who receives notification of a suspension decision may, within 7 days after receiving the notification, apply in writing to the Commissioner for a review of the decision.
(3) If an application is made, the Commissioner:
(a) must review the decision, and confirm, reverse or vary it; and
(b) before making that decision, must give the participant a reasonable opportunity to state the participant’s case; and
(c) after making that decision, must inform the participant in writing of the decision.