Section Sch2-17 — Immigration Act 2009: Decisions of Tribunal

17 Decisions of Tribunal (1) If the Tribunal consists of more than 1 member on an appeal or matter, the decision on it must be a majority decision. (2) If the members are evenly divided, the appeal or matter must be determined in favour of the appellant or affected person. (3) A decision of the Tribunal must be given in writing, and include reasons both for the decision and for any minority view. (4) An interim oral decision may be given if the Tribunal considers it necessary in the circumstances, but the decision must subsequently be put in writing and subclause (3) applies accordingly. (5) The Tribunal must notify, and provide a copy of its decision to, the appellant or affected person and the Minister, the refugee and protection officer, or the chief executive (as the case may be). (6) A decision of the Tribunal is final once notified to the appellant or affected person. Compare: 1987 No 74 s 129Q