22Minister may approve the transfer of accreditation

22 Minister may approve the transfer of accreditation

(1) This section applies if an accredited entity changes its structure so that it is no longer the same entity.

Note: Example: This section would apply if an accredited service provider, that is a sole trader, becomes a company.

(2) An accredited entity may apply to the Minister to transfer its accreditation to another entity. (3) An application must be: (a) in the form approved by the Minister; and (b) accompanied by any information required by the form. (4) The Minister may approve the transfer of accreditation if the Minister considers that the transfer is in the best interests of persons receiving hearing services under the Act.

Note: Example: If a partnership that is an accredited service provider is dissolved, the Minister may approve that accreditation be transferred to one of the partners.