Appeals Procedures

Reconsideration, review and appeal of decisions

The College seeks to provide appropriate support to its trainees, SIMG applicants and members while also affording natural justice / procedural fairness in circumstances where an individual is dissatisfied with a College decision.  As such, there are a range of mechanisms available to individuals seeking to address a decision with which they are dissatisfied. Specifically:

Reconsideration;

Review; and

Formal appeal.

Information in relation to these mechanisms is provided below.

The College’s reconsideration, review and appeals processes are conducted in accordance with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.  These processes are conducted confidentially; notification of outcomes is made only in accordance with the provisions of the applicable College policy/procedure.

The College recognises that some individuals may nevertheless be reluctant to seek reconsideration, review or formal appeal of a College decision, fearing adverse consequences for their future training or standing with the College. The College commits to fairness and impartiality in respect of any matter raised under the reconsideration, review and appeals procedures stated on this page. These policies serve to provide a mechanism by which any individual who is dissatisfied with a College decision can seek redress without fear of reprisal.

If an individual has any concerns in relation to making application under these processes, they are encouraged to contact the Office of the Chief Executive Officer and/or refer to the College’s Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Complaints Policy.


Reconsideration

Where an individual is dissatisfied with a College decision in the first instance they must seek reconsideration from the same committee or body which made the decision in accordance with the College’s Reconsideration, Review and Appeal of Decisions Policy.

Any request for reconsideration must be made in writing to the Chairperson of the committee or body which made the decision within (30) calendar days upon receipt of the notification of the decision.

There is no fee payable when seeking reconsideration of a College decision.


Review

Where an individual remains dissatisfied with a College decision they are able to seek a review of the decision in accordance with the College’s Reconsideration, Review and Appeal of Decisions Policy. The review will be conducted by a separately constituted Review Committee, which will consider material available to the College, including in relation to adherence to College regulations, policies and procedures, as well as whether the principles of natural justice / procedural fairness were followed.

Any request for review must be made in writing to the College Chief Executive Officer within fourteen (14) calendar days from receipt of notification of reconsideration outcome.

Associated fees
Fee
$AUD
Frequency
Review Fee (effective from 1 July 2023)
$970 inc GST
Submit with application; fee has been determined pursuant to Regulation A2.10.1


Formal appeal

The final mechanism available to an individual who is dissatisfied with a College decision is formal appeal. 

The Appeals Committee will decide each appeal on its merits and is not bound by the rules of evidence and, subject to the rules of natural justice / procedural fairness, may inform itself on any matter and in such a manner as it thinks fit.

Pursuant to the College’s appeals procedures, formal appeals must be lodged in writing to the College Chief Executive Officer within two (2) months of receipt of notification of the review outcome.

Associated fees
Fee
$AUD
Frequency
Appeal Fee
$7,294 inc GST
Submit with application; fee has been determined pursuant to Regulation A2.10.1