Bankruptcy Regulations 1996

PART 14 - OFFENCES UNDER THE ACT  

Division 2 - Infringement notices  

REGULATION 14.10   WITHDRAWAL OF INFRINGEMENT NOTICE  

14.10(1)    
Before the end of 28 days after receiving an infringement notice, a person may apply, in writing, to the Inspector-General for the infringement notice to be withdrawn.

14.10(2)    
Within 14 days after receiving the application, the Inspector-General must:

(a) withdraw, or refuse to withdraw, the notice; and

(b) notify the person in writing of the decision, and, if the decision is a refusal, the reasons for the decision.

14.10(3)    
Before withdrawing, or refusing to withdraw, a notice, the Inspector-General must consider:

(a) the circumstances of the offence stated in the notice; and

(b) whether there are exceptional circumstances to justify the withdrawal; and

(c) any other relevant matter.

14.10(4)    
The Inspector-General may also withdraw an infringement notice without an application having been made if he or she believes it is appropriate to do so in all the circumstances of the particular case.