ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION REGULATIONS 2020
235Meaning of fit and proper person
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235 Meaning of fit and proper person In determining under this Part whether a person is or is not a fit and proper person to be registered as an environmental auditor or an environmental practitioner, the CEO may have regard to: (a) whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person: (i) has contravened a law of the Territory or another jurisdiction that relates to the physical or biological environment, including matters relating to pollution, biodiversity, natural resources, planning, development or waste; or (ii) has contravened a law of the Territory or another jurisdiction that relates to heritage, health or cultural matters, including matters relating to sacred sites; or
Environment Protection Regulations 2020 121 (iii) has committed an offence against any law of the Territory or another jurisdiction that involves an element of fraud or dishonesty; or (iv) has behaved or is likely to behave in a way that is inconsistent with the individual's duties as a registered environmental auditor or registered environmental practitioner; and (b) whether, in the CEO's opinion, the person is of good repute, having regard to character, honesty and integrity; and (c) any other matters the CEO considers relevant.