Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated ActsWhen this section applies
(1) If any decision in a review pathway is or would be a reviewable decision, this section applies in relation to every decision in the review pathway.
(2) However, this section does not apply in relation to a decision by a court or a decision by the Tribunal under this Act.
General rule
(3) In giving notice of the decision to a person whose interests are affected by the decision, the decision - maker must have regard to the matters (if any) prescribed by the rules.
(4) Subsection (3) does not apply if the decision - maker has had regard to the matters in giving notice of a decision of the same kind.
(5) Subsection (3) applies in relation to a notice given under:
(a) subsection 266(4); or
(b) another Act or an instrument made under an Act.
Effect of failure to comply
(6) A failure to comply with this section does not affect the validity of the decision.