Higher Education Support Act 2003

Chapter 2 - Grants for higher education assistance etc  

PART 2-1 - HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDERS  

Division 22 - When does a body cease to be a higher education provider?  

Subdivision 22-C - Process for decisions on revocation under Subdivision 22-B  

SECTION 22-30   Suspension of approval as a provider  

22-30(1)    

The Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine that, with effect from a specified day, a body ' s approval as a higher education provider is suspended pending the making of a decision under Subdivision 22-B as to whether to revoke the body ' s approval as a provider.

22-30(2)    
A copy of the determination must be given to the body concerned.

22-30(2A)    

Before the Minister makes a determination under subsection (1) in respect of a body, the Minister must give the body notice in writing:

(a) stating that the Minister is considering suspending the body ' s approval; and

(b) stating the reasons why the Minister is considering suspending the body ' s approval; and

(c) inviting the body to respond to the Minister, in writing, within 14 days of the date of the notice.

22-30(2B)    

In deciding whether or not to make a determination under subsection (1), the Minister must consider any response received from the body within the 14 day period.

22-30(3)    

If the Minister makes a determination under subsection (1) in respect of a body, the Minister must give to the body a notice under section 22-20 within a reasonable period of time after giving a copy of the determination to the body.

22-30(4)    
A determination under this section:

(a) takes effect accordingly on the day specified in the determination; and

(b) ceases to have effect if the Minister decides not to revoke the body ' s approval as a higher education provider.