Fisheries Act 1988
17BFit and proper person test
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17B Fit and proper person test An individual is a fit and proper person if the individual: (a) is an adult; and (b) does not hold a licence or permit, or a licence or other authority relating to fishing under an Act of the Commonwealth, a State or another Territory, that is currently suspended; and (c) has not been found guilty of an offence against this Act, or any other Act that the Director considers relevant, in the previous 5 years; and (d) has otherwise complied with this Act; and (e) is otherwise a fit and proper person to be an approved operator taking into account any matters specified in the Ministerial guidelines.