Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers Act 2023

Representations

12. (1) An applicant, notified of a proposal to refuse a designation under section 9 or a qualified entity notified of a proposal to revoke a designation under section 11 may, within 28 days of the notification, make representations to the Minister about such proposal.

(2) The Minister shall have regard to any representations made to him or her under subsection (1) in deciding whether to proceed with the proposed refusal or revocation of the designation concerned and shall notify the applicant, or the qualified entity as the case may be, in writing of his or her decision.

(3) Where a qualified entity makes representations to the Minister in accordance with subsection (1) and unless a review is sought under section 14 , revocation of a designation under section 11 shall come into operation 28 days from the date of the notification referred to in subsection (2).