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(b) either—

(i) register the applicant; or

(ii) refuse to register the applicant; and

(c) tell the applicant, in writing, the registrar’s decision; and

(d) if the registrar refuses to register the applicant—set out the reasons for the decision.

Note  The registrar’s decision to refuse to register an applicant is a reviewable decision (see s 81).

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(6) The registrar must, in writing—

(a) tell the applicant the registrar’s decision under subsection (5); and

(b) for a decision under subsection (5) (b)—

(i) set out the reasons for the decision; and

(ii) state that the applicant may, within 20 working days after the day the registrar tells the applicant the decision, give additional information or documents to support the application.

Note  The registrar must also give the applicant a reviewable decision notice in relation to the decision to refuse to renew the applicant’s registration (see s 82).

(7) If the applicant gives the registrar additional information or documents under subsection (6) (b) (ii), the registrar must, within 20 working days after receiving the information or documents—

(a) reconsider the decision; and

(b) either—

(i) register the applicant; or

(ii) refuse to register the applicant; and

(c) tell the applicant, in writing, the registrar’s decision; and

(d) if the registrar refuses to register the applicant—set out the reasons for the decision.

Note  The registrar’s decision to refuse to renew a contestant’s registration is a reviewable decision (see s 81).

(8) The registrar is not required under this Act or any other territory law to give reasons for the registrar’s decision to the extent that giving those reasons would disclose security sensitive information.

Note 1  Security sensitive information—see the dictionary.

Note 2  If the registrar does not give reasons for the registrar’s decision under s (8), and a person applies to the ACAT or the court for review of the registrar’s decision, the registrar must apply to the ACAT or the court for a decision about whether the reasons disclose security sensitive information (see s 84).

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