6Considerations for deciding applications

6 Considerations for deciding applications

6 Considerations for deciding applications

In deciding whether to grant or refuse an authorisation, the Secretary must take into account the following—

(a) information provided by the applicant under section 4(2)(b),

(b) any disciplinary action taken against the applicant under the Act, section 44(1),

(c) whether the applicant’s proposed use of a paintball marker can be reasonably accommodated by an authorised paintball venue,

(d) whether the nominated venue is suitable for the proposed use,

(e) the impact of the following factors on the suitability of the nominated venue for the proposed use—

(i) the size of the venue,

(ii) the location of the venue,

(iii) the geography of the venue’s location,

(iv) the proximity of the venue to facilities used for community, educational, recreational or cultural activities,

(f) whether the applicant’s proposed use of the nominated venue would pose a risk to public safety,

(g) the public interest.