Section 267 — Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024: Decision-maker must have regard to rules when giving notice of decision

When 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.