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Associations Act 2003
40AApplication to NTCAT by disqualified person
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40A Application to NTCAT by disqualified person
(1) A disqualified person may apply to NTCAT for an order revoking the
declaration made under section 40 in respect of the person.
(2) An application under subsection (1):
(a) is a matter within NTCAT's original jurisdiction; and
(b) must be made within 21 days after the day on which the notice
of the declaration is given to the person under section 40(3).
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(3) NTCAT may, at any time, extend the time allowed under
subsection (2)(b) for making an application.
(4) The Commissioner of Police and the Director are parties to a
proceeding commenced under this section.
(5) On an application under subsection (1), NTCAT must determine
whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to be an officer of
an incorporated association.
(6) NTCAT may make its determination only on the evidence given by
a party to the proceeding.
(7) The Commissioner of Police cannot be compelled to give evidence
in the proceeding relating to the issue of the certificate or the basis
upon which the certificate was given to the Director under
section 40.
(8) If NTCAT is satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person to
be an officer of an incorporated association, NTCAT must, by order,
revoke the declaration.
(9) If NTCAT is not satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person
to be an officer of an incorporated association, NTCAT must
dismiss the application.
(10) In addition to any order made under subsection (8) or (9), NTCAT
may make any consequential or ancillary orders that NTCAT
considers appropriate in the circumstances.