Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

IMMIGRATION (GUARDIANSHIP OF CHILDREN) ACT 1946 - SECT 11B

             (1)  In this section, decision , relevant decision and reviewable decision have the same respective meanings as in section 11A.

             (2)  Where a delegate of the Minister makes a relevant decision and gives to a person whose interests are affected by the decision notice in writing of the making of the decision, the notice shall include a statement to the effect that a person affected by the decision:

                     (a)  may, if the person is dissatisfied with the decision, seek a reconsideration of the decision by the Minister in accordance with subsection 11A(3); and

                     (b)  may, subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 , if the person is dissatisfied with the decision of the Minister on the reconsideration, apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of the last‑mentioned decision.

             (3)  Where the Minister makes a reviewable decision and gives to a person whose interests are affected by the decision notice in writing of the making of the decision, the notice shall include a statement to the effect that subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975 , a person affected by the decision may, if the person is dissatisfied with the decision, apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of the decision.

             (4)  Any failure to comply with the requirements of subsection (2) or (3) in relation to a decision does not affect the validity of the decision.