Note that this review is not a 'reconsideration' within the meaning of S6 — 2 of the SRCA. It can be undertaken by any officer with APS5 delegations.
The reviewing officer should accept that the client had 'reasonable excuse' if:
The outcome of this informal review is not itself a reconsideration under S62. However, it is subject to a S6 — 2 reconsideration on request, with the outcome of that reconsideration (if not favourable to the client) of course subject to appeal to the AAT in the normal way.
Links
[1] https://clik.dva.gov.au/user/login?destination=node/20488%23comment-form