Applications in the old post-determination refugee claimants class that had not been decided became applications for protection under the current pre-removal risk assessment provisions. Before any decision, the applicant has to be told they may file more material, and no decision can come until 30 days after that notice. Notice counts as given when handed over, or seven days after it is mailed to the last address on file. Removal is stayed in the meantime.
(2)Before a decision is made on the application, the applicant shall be notified that they may make additional submissions in support of their application.
(3)A decision on the application shall not be made until 30 days after notification is given to the applicant.
(4)Notification is given (a)when it is given by hand to the applicant; or (b)if it is sent by mail, seven days after the day on which it was sent to the applicant at the last address provided by them to the Department.