(1) The Commissioner may, on the Commissioner's own initiative, vary or revoke a banning order made against an individual if the Commissioner is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Commissioner may in varying a banning order do either or both of the following:
(a) vary, or revoke, a condition to which the order is subject;
(b) specify one or more new conditions to which the order is to be subject.
(3) If the Commissioner decides to vary or revoke a banning order made against the individual, the Commissioner must, as soon as is practicable, give the individual a written notice that:
(a) sets out the decision; and
(b) sets out the reasons for the decision; and
(c) specifies the day on which the variation or revocation takes effect; and
(d) if a condition to which the order is subject is varied--sets out the condition as varied; and
(e) specifies any conditions to which the order is subject that have been revoked; and
(f) specifies any new conditions to which the order is to be subject; and
(g) states how the individual may apply for reconsideration of the decision.
(4) If the Commissioner gives a notice under subsection (3) to an individual who is an aged care worker, or a governing person, of an approved provider, the Commissioner must, as soon as is practicable, give the provider a copy of the notice.
(5) A variation or revocation of a banning order is not a legislative instrument.