Public Records Act 2005

Appeal process and miscellaneous provisions - Appeal process

55: Recommendation of Archives Council

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"The Archives Council gives advice to help decide an appeal."

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When you appeal a decision under section 54, the Archives Council must consider your appeal. They look at the reasons you gave for appealing and make a recommendation to the Minister. The Minister then decides whether to allow or disallow your appeal, and the Archives Council explains why they made their recommendation.

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54: Process of appeal, or

"What happens when you appeal a decision under the Public Records Act 2005"

56: Decision of Minister, or

"The Minister's Final Decision on an Appeal"

Part 4Appeal process and miscellaneous provisions
Appeal process

55Recommendation of Archives Council

As soon as is reasonably practicable after receiving notification under section 54, the Archives Council must—
consider the appeal and the reasons submitted for the appeal; and
make a recommendation to the Minister to allow or disallow the appeal, in whole or in part; and
state the reasons for its recommendation.