Certain decisions under the Imported Food Control Act 1992 can be reconsidered. There is a list of initial decisions that can be reconsidered at subsection 42(2) of the Act.
Contact the Food Safety Manager in your state or territory regarding your concerns with the initial decision outcome, prior to submitting a reconsideration of decision application. Contact details are included in the Imported Food Inspection Advice you received.
A reconsideration of the initial decision determines whether the decision made is legally correct, for example, if the consignment has been failed in accordance with the relevant legislation. The reconsideration of an initial decision application must be submitted within 28 days after you were notified of that decision.
How to apply
Your written application must be given to the Secretary within 28 days from the date you first receive notice of the initial decision.
Your application should identify the initial decision you are asking the Secretary to reconsider and why. It will help us if you make specific reference to one or more of the initial decisions listed in subsection 42(2) of the Act.
You will be sent written notice of the Secretary’s decision and the reasons for that decision, within 28 days from the date the Secretary receives your application.
Submit your application to the Director, Imported Food by:
Email: foodimp@aff.gov.au
Post:
Director, Imported Food
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
GPO Box 858
Canberra ACT 2601
We will reply to your review application within 10 business days.
Applying to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
If your interests are affected by the Secretary’s decision following reconsideration of the initial decision, you may apply to the ART for a review. This review can only take place after the Secretary has reconsidered the initial decision.