(1) The Secretary must not refuse an application under section 40 unless the Secretary has given a notice in writing to the person making the application in accordance with sub-section (3) and has considered any submission made by the person.
(2) The Secretary must not refuse an application under section 42 or revoke the registration of a disability service provider under section 43(1) unless the Secretary has given a notice in writing to the disability service provider in accordance with sub-section (3) and has considered any submission made by the disability service provider.
(3) The notice must specify—
(a) the proposed decision and the reasons for the proposed decision;
(b) that the person or the disability service provider may make a submission in writing within 14 days of the notice being given.