| Talk to us about the decision | ASIC decision maker—If you need to clarify anything relating to the decision, you may find it helpful to discuss it with the ASIC staff member who made the decision. Administrative Law Coordinator—You can contact the Administrative Law Coordinator in the ASIC office you have been dealing with.
Australian Securities & Investments Commission GPO Box 9827 SYDNEY NSW 2001 The coordinator can explain how to exercise the rights set out in this information sheet. It would be best to do this promptly because there is a 28-day time limit on some applications. |
| Get our reasons in writing | If we have not told you why we made the decision when we notified you about it, you may be entitled to ask for a written statement of reasons. How to apply You must write to the person who made the decision within 28 days of being told about the decision. |
| Ask for access to other documents | You may seek access to documents about the decision under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. How to apply You must apply to ASIC in writing stating clearly which documents you want to obtain. Send you application by email to FOIrequest@asic.gov.au or by mail to:
Australian Securities & Investments Commission GPO Box 9827 SYDNEY NSW 2001 Charges may be imposed for the time spent in searching for and retrieving relevant documents, decision-making time, photocopying and postage. For more information contact the Administrative Law Team at FOIrequest@asic.gov.au. |
| In writing | You must apply to the AAT for review in writing. The AAT has a form for this purpose which you can use if you prefer. |
| In time | You must apply for the review within 28 days of being told why the decision was made. |
| Pay the fee | You must enclose the $777.00 application fee with your application. If you want to apply for the application fee to be reduced or waived you can obtain the application form from the AAT. |
| Talk to us | If you have a complaint about the way we have handled a matter, you may wish to bring your concerns to the attention of a more senior ASIC staff member than the officer with whom you have been dealing. |
| Take it further | You may also have the right to complain to the Commonwealth Ombudsman. However, the Ombudsman usually prefers that you discuss your complaint with ASIC first. There is an office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman in each capital city: see your local White Pages. For further information call 1300 362 072 or visit www.ombudsman.gov.au. |
| This is Information Sheet 9 (INFO 9). Information sheets provide concise guidance on a specific process or compliance issue or an overview of detailed guidance. |
