Biosecurity Act 2025

In dealing with an application for review, the Minister—

must give the applicant a reasonable opportunity to make a submission in relation to the application (in such manner as the Minister considers to be appropriate in the circumstances); and

may consider new material, whether or not it existed at the time that the reviewable decision was made; and

may exercise any power that was able to be exercised in relation to the matter that gave rise to the reviewable decision (and any relevant provisions of this Act apply accordingly); and

subject to the regulations, may adopt such other procedures and processes as the Minister thinks fit.

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confirm or vary the reviewable decision; or

set aside the reviewable decision and substitute another decision for it.

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As soon as practicable after making a decision under subsection (2), the Minister must give written notice to the applicant of the

In the case of a decision that is adverse to the applicant, the notice must—

set out the reasons for the decision; and

state that the applicant may apply to the Tribunal within 28 days after the date of the notice to have the decision reviewed; and

explain how an application for review is made.