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#### 148ZN Decisions to suspend operator approvals
148ZN Decisions to suspend operator approvals
> > (1) If Transport for NSW decides to suspend an operator approval, Transport for NSW must—
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> > > (a) give the approved operator written notice (a suspension notice) stating the following—
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> > > > (i) the date on which the suspension takes effect,
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> > > > (ii) the period for which the suspension is in effect,
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> > > > (iii) the reasons for the suspension,
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> > > > (iv) the measures the operator must take to address the grounds for suspension,
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> > > > (v) any other information prescribed by the statutory rules, and
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> > > (b) notify relevant authorities of the suspension, and
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> > > (c) publish notice of the suspension on the operators register.
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> > (2) For subsection (1)(a)(i), Transport for NSW may specify a suspension takes effect on the date a suspension notice is given to the operator if satisfied there is, or will be, an imminent or serious risk to public safety if the operator approval is not suspended immediately.
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> > (3) An operator approval is not in effect during the period of a suspension.
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> > (4) The approved operator to whom a suspension notice is issued may, within the period specified in the notice, make written submissions to Transport for NSW—
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> > > (a) including evidence the grounds for suspension have been addressed, and
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> > > (b) requesting the revocation of the suspension.
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> > (5) Transport for NSW must revoke the suspension if, after considering submissions made under subsection (4), Transport for NSW is satisfied the operator has addressed the grounds for suspension.
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> **s 148ZN:** Ins 2025 No 77 Sch 1\[2\].