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In forceConsidered decision on access application
Chapter 3Disclosure by application under this Act
Part 5Decision
45 Considered decision on access application
If a person makes an access application for a document to an agency or Minister, the agency or Minister must—
(a)
after considering the application, make a decision (a considered decision)—
(i)
whether access is to be given to the document; and
(ii)
if access is to be given—whether any charge must be paid before access is given; and
(b)
give the person written notice of the decision under section 54.
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