8Matters to be considered in deciding whether to accredit a person

8 Matters to be considered in deciding whether to accredit a person

(1) In deciding whether to accredit an applicant as a member of an approved alternative compliance scheme under the NHVAS, the accrediting agency may have regard to: (a) a relevant audit report compiled by a person who, in the opinion of the accrediting agency, is appropriately qualified to provide the report; and (b) the skills and training of the applicant’s nominated drivers; and (c) the characteristics and capabilities of the applicant’s nominated vehicles; and (d) the impact on road safety or the road infrastructure that may arise as a result of accrediting the applicant; and (e) other matters relevant to accrediting the applicant. (2) In deciding whether to renew an applicant’s accreditation as a member of an alternative compliance scheme, the accrediting agency may have regard to: (a) the matters specified in subsection (1); and (b) (i) the compliance history of the applicant in complying with relevant laws[4], whether in or outside the jurisdiction, during any period when the person was accredited as a member of an alternative compliance scheme; or (ii) if the person was accredited as a member of a fatigue management alternative compliance scheme, the effectiveness of the management and operating systems in managing fatigue.