Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader for Science) Share this | Hansard source

These are matters that provide powers for the department, in regard to all VET providers. Is that the case? That is how I read it. That is the first question. Secondly, what is the appeal mechanism here, given the far-reaching nature of these powers? I am indicating to you that I support the Commonwealth having those powers, but what is the appeal mechanism for those parties that feel aggrieved by an unjust determination by a departmental official?