6Matters to be considered in relation to exemption orders

6 Matters to be considered in relation to exemption orders

6 Matters to be considered in relation to exemption orders

(1) The President, when exercising a function under section 126 of the Act in relation to a proposed exemption under that section, is to consider the following matters—

(a) whether the proposed exemption is appropriate or reasonable,

(b) whether the proposed exemption is necessary,

(c) whether there are any non-discriminatory ways of achieving the objects or purposes for which the proposed exemption is sought,

(d) whether the proponent of the proposed exemption has taken reasonable steps, or is able to take any reasonable steps, to avoid or reduce the adverse effect of a particular act or action before seeking the exemption,

(e) the public, business, social or other community impact of the granting of the proposed exemption,

(f) any conditions or limitations to be contained in the proposed exemption.

(2) In this clause, proposed exemption includes a proposed renewal, variation or revocation of an exemption.

(3) Nothing in this clause limits the power of the President to consider any other matters when exercising functions under section 126 of the Act.