Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts(2) The Commissioner may, on an application made in writing—
(a) by a person to whom an exemption has been granted; and
(b) before the expiration of that exemption;
grant the applicant a further exemption from the operation of the provision concerned.
(3) In the exercise of a power under subsection (1) or (2), the matters to which the Commissioner shall have regard include the following matters:
(a) the need to promote an acceptance of, and compliance with, this Act;
(b) the desirability, where relevant, of certain discriminatory actions being permitted for the purpose of redressing the effects of past discrimination.
(4) An exemption or further exemption—
(a) shall be granted by notice published in the Gazette ;
(b) is subject to such conditions, if any, as are specified in the notice; and
(c) has effect according to its terms for such period not exceeding 3 years as is specified in the notice.
(5) Where the Commissioner refuses to grant an exemption or a further exemption, the Commissioner shall give the applicant or each applicant notice in writing of the refusal setting out the Commissioner's reasons for the refusal.
(6) A notice referred to in subsection (4) or (5) shall contain a statement to the effect that, subject to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1989 , application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for a review of the decision by or on behalf of any person or persons whose interests are affected by the decision.
(7) The validity of a decision under subsection (1) or (2) shall not be taken to have been affected by a failure to comply with subsection (5) or (6).