---
title: "Draft the statement of reasons for a reviewable decision"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/administrative-and-public-law/draft-the-statement-of-reasons-for-a-reviewable-decision"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A31-X20260927-9"
practice_area: "Administrative & Public Law"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Draft the statement of reasons for a reviewable decision

> Work with the lawyer to draft the reasons from the decision-maker's findings and the material actually before them, keeping each finding tied to the evidence it came from, and list any finding in the draft with nothing…

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Administrative & Public Law](https://ailawframework.com/practice/administrative-and-public-law.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | Work with the lawyer to draft the reasons from the decision-maker's findings and the material actually before them, keeping each finding tied to the evidence it came from, and list any finding in the draft with nothing on the file behind it and any material on the file the draft does not deal with. |
| What the lawyer must review | The decision-maker adopts the findings and the reasoning as their own; the lawyer checks that every material question of fact is addressed, that no finding rests on material the decision-maker did not have, and that nothing has been added after the event to improve the decision. |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Source-by-source verification**

Trace relied-on content to independent sources and check for relevant material the output has missed.

- What the AI does: Work with the lawyer to draft the reasons from the decision-maker's findings and the material actually before them, keeping each finding tied to the evidence it came from, and list any finding in the draft with nothing on the file behind it and any material on the file the draft does not deal with.
- What the lawyer does: The decision-maker adopts the findings and the reasoning as their own; the lawyer checks that every material question of fact is addressed, that no finding rests on material the decision-maker did not have, and that nothing has been added after the event to improve the decision.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Practical workflow informed by the linked primary sources; the traffic light and working checks are editorial guidance, not a court classification.
- Why: The level reflects what the work is, the consequence of an error, and how much of the output the lawyer must independently re-derive.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Confirm the instructions, the jurisdiction and the complete relevant material before starting.
2. The decision-maker adopts the findings and the reasoning as their own; the lawyer checks that every material question of fact is addressed, that no finding rests on material the decision-maker did not have, and that nothing has been added after the event to improve the decision.
3. Check the output against the source documents named in it before it is relied on.

## Notes

- These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Sources

- [https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-guidance-for-government-agencies/foi-guidelines/part-3-processing-and-deciding-on-requests-foi-access](https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-guidance-for-government-agencies/foi-guidelines/part-3-processing-and-deciding-on-requests-foi-access) (checked 2026-09-27)
- [https://www.art.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/Administrative%20Review%20Tribunal%20%28Common%20Procedures%29%20Practice%20Direction.pdf](https://www.art.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/Administrative%20Review%20Tribunal%20%28Common%20Procedures%29%20Practice%20Direction.pdf) (checked 2026-09-27)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/administrative-and-public-law/draft-the-statement-of-reasons-for-a-reviewable-decision/united-states.md) | Yellow |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*