# Notice of decision

> reg-2.62 — as in force on 2026-06-01 — F2026C00497 · Compilation No. 287 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026C00497/latest/text

2.62 Notice of decision
          (1) If the Minister makes a decision under subsection 140E(1) of the Act about an
              application for approval as a work sponsor, the Minister must give written notice
              of the decision to the applicant:
                (a) within a reasonable period after making the decision; and
                (b) by attaching a written copy of the approval or refusal; and







                  (c) if the decision is a refusal—by attaching a statement of reasons for the
                      refusal.
        (1A) If the Minister makes a decision under subsection 140E(1A) of the Act about an
             application for approval as a family sponsor, the Minister must give written
             notice of the decision to the applicant:
               (a) within a reasonable period after making the decision; and
               (b) by attaching a written copy of the decision; and
               (c) if the decision is to refuse the application—by attaching a statement of
                    reasons for the decision.
          (2) The Minister may provide notification to an applicant under subregulation (1) or
              (1A) in an electronic form.









Division 2.15—Terms of approval of sponsorship