Safeguards Act 2006 · Updated to 1 Dec 2013 · Part IV · Investigation
14. Decision to initiate investigation
Feedback & supportThe Government may initiate an investigation, whether on the request of a domestic industry or on its own initiative, only when the
Government has determined that there is sufficient evidence of serious injury or threat thereof caused by increased imports.
serious injury
“serious injury” means a significant overall impairment in the position of a domestic industry; Safeguards 9
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If the Government decides to initiate an investigation under subsection (1), the Government may seek such additional information, as the Government deems necessary.
Where the Government decides not to initiate an investigation, the Government shall notify the petitioner in writing of the reasons for not initiating the investigation.
Where a petition has been received, the Government shall, from the date of receipt of the petition, decides whether or not to initiate an investigation within such period as prescribed. Where the petition involves complex issues, or if the Government has to seek additional information as provided for in subsection (2), the period may be extended for another period as prescribed.