89Applications with respect to licences

89 Applications with respect to licences

89 Applications with respect to licences

(cf 2007 reg cl 76AH)

(1) An individual may apply to Transport for NSW for a certifier’s licence or for the renewal or variation of such a licence.

(2) An application must—

(a) be made in the manner and form approved by Transport for NSW, and

(b) be supported by any information required by Transport for NSW, and

(c) be accompanied by the applicable fee for the particular application, and

(d) in the case of an application for a renewal or variation of a licence, be made during the term of the existing licence.

(3) Transport for NSW is to decide an application by approving or refusing the application.

(4) Transport for NSW may, at its discretion, refuse an application on any ground.

(5) Transport for NSW must refuse an application for a licence or an application for a renewal of a licence if it is of the opinion that a person is not competent, or is not a fit and proper person, to hold a licence.

(6) Transport for NSW must give notice in writing to the applicant of its decision including, if Transport for NSW decides to issue or renew a licence, the term of the licence.

(7) If Transport for NSW refuses an application the notice must specify the reasons for the refusal.