Domestic Animals Act 2000
72BBreeding licence—approval or refusal
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72B Breeding licence—approval or refusal (1) If an application for a breeding licence is made under section 72A, (a) issue the licence; or (b) refuse to issue the licence. (a) must refuse to issue the licence if the applicant is disqualified (b) may refuse to issue the licence if the registrar reasonably believes— public and other animals if the licence were issued; or (ii) the applicant has failed, or is unable, to exercise responsible dog management, care or control; or (iii) the applicant cannot comply with the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act 1992 and any approved or mandatory code of practice under that Act. (a) the number and kind of animals kept by the applicant at the premises to which the application relates; (b) the size and nature of the premises to which the application (c) the suitability of facilities on the premises for keeping and breeding dogs or cats; (d) the potential impact on the occupiers of neighbouring premises;
(e) whether the applicant is a member of a recognised breeding organisation; 10 years against a law of a State or Territory for an offence (g) the safety of the public and other animals.