67Permits—decision on application

67 Permits—decision on application (1) If a person applies for a biosecurity permit under section 63, or renewal under section 64, the director-general must— (2) The director-general may refuse the application if the director-general is not satisfied that the applicant— (a) is a suitable person to engage in the conduct to be authorised by the permit; or (b) has the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience to manage the biosecurity risk associated with the conduct to be authorised by the permit. (3) The director-general may also refuse the application— (a) if satisfied that it would not be appropriate to issue, or renew, the permit because of an emergency; or (b) if satisfied that the biosecurity risk associated with the conduct to be authorised by the permit is unacceptable; or (c) on any grounds prescribed by regulation; or (d) for any other reason the director-general considers appropriate. (4) The director-general must give the applicant written notice of a decision to approve or refuse the application (a permit decision (5) If the director-general fails to give an applicant a permit decision