89TSuspension or revocation of accreditation—general

#### 89T Suspension or revocation of accreditation—general (1) The Authority may, by written notice given to the holder of an accredited TUMRA, suspend or revoke the accreditation of the TUMRA if: (a) the holder of the accredited TUMRA, on behalf of the traditional owner group covered by the TUMRA, consents to the suspension or revocation; or (b) the Authority is satisfied on reasonable grounds that a person authorised by or under the TUMRA to undertake a traditional use of marine resources has not complied with: (i) the provisions of the TUMRA in relation to the use; or (ii) a condition of the TUMRA’s accreditation; or (c) the Authority has reasonable grounds for believing that if the application for accreditation of the TUMRA was being considered again, the accreditation would not have been granted because of circumstances that were not foreseen at the time the accreditation was first granted; or (d) the holder of the accredited TUMRA, or the person who applied for accreditation of the TUMRA, has been convicted or found guilty of an offence against section 136.1 or 137.1 of the Criminal Code in relation to the application for accreditation of the TUMRA. (2) The suspension or revocation takes effect: (a) on the day the Authority notifies the holder under subregulation (1) of the suspension or revocation, as the case may be; or (b) if a later day is specified in the notice—on that later day. (3) Before taking action to suspend or revoke the accreditation of the TUMRA on a ground mentioned in paragraphs (1)(b) to (d), the Authority must: (a) notify the holder in writing of the facts and circumstances that, in the opinion of the Authority, justify consideration being given to suspending or revoking the accreditation of the TUMRA; and (b) allow the holder 10 business days from the day the Authority gives the notice to the holder to provide reasons to the Authority why the accreditation should not be suspended or revoked. (4) In deciding whether to suspend or revoke the TUMRA’s accreditation the Authority must consider any reasons provided by the holder in response to a notice under subregulation (3).