17CReview of decision to suspend protection and assistance

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.