Animal Research Act 1985

After considering the Panel’s report on a complaint, the Secretary shall determine the complaint—

by cancelling the accreditation of the research establishment the subject of the complaint,

by suspending the accreditation of the research establishment the subject of the complaint for such period as the Secretary thinks fit,

by cautioning or reprimanding the research establishment the subject of the complaint, or

by dismissing the complaint.

The Secretary shall not cancel or suspend the accreditation of a research establishment unless—

notice has been served on the establishment—

of the Secretary’s intention to cancel or suspend the accreditation, and

of the reasons for which the Secretary intends to cancel or suspend the accreditation,

the establishment has had a reasonable opportunity to make submissions to the Secretary in relation to the intended cancellation or suspension of the accreditation, and

the Secretary has considered any such submission.

As soon as practicable after determining a complaint, the Secretary shall cause written notice of the determination to be served on—

the research establishment the subject of the complaint, and

the complainant.

The cancellation or suspension of accreditation of a research establishment takes effect at the expiration of 14 days after written notice of the cancellation or suspension is served on the establishment, subject to any order made by the Civil and Administrative Tribunal under Division 2 of Part 3 of Chapter 3 of the Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997.