18Application for AMTP registration

#### 18 Application for AMTP registration (1) A person who is a producer of automotive machine tools or automotive tooling may apply to the Secretary for registration as an AMTP if: (a) in the 12 months preceding the application: (i) the production value of automotive machine tools and automotive tooling produced in Australia by that person was at least $500,000; and (ii) at least 50% of that value was for automotive machine tools and automotive tooling used to produce original equipment; or (b) where paragraph (a) does not apply—the person is able to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that in the 12 months following the application: (i) the production value of automotive machine tools and automotive tooling produced in Australia by that person is likely to be at least $500,000; and (ii) at least 50% of that value is likely to be for automotive machine tools and automotive tooling used to produce original equipment; or (c) where neither paragraph (a) nor (b) applies—the person has been given permission by the Minister, under section 20, to apply for registration as an AMTP. (2) The application must be made in accordance with Division 5 and conform to any specifications set out in the regulations.