4The ACMA may allow use of expired registration as evidence of competency

4 The ACMA may allow use of expired registration as evidence of competency  (1) For clause 11 of this Schedule, the ACMA may at its discretion allow a cabling provider who held a cabling registration with an accredited registrar that has expired for more than 12 months to use that registration as evidence of competency as if it were a current registration.  (2) The ACMA may only exercise the discretion mentioned in subclause (1) in circumstances where the cabling provider can show just cause.  (3) When exercising the discretion mentioned in subclause (1), the ACMA must have regard to:  (a) the length of the period since the cabling registration expired;  (b) any administrative errors made by the registrar relating to the registration;  (c) the personal circumstances of the cabling provider;  (d) changes to relevant standards and the Wiring Rules;  (e) any other evidence of competency the cabling provider is able to provide; and  (f) all relevant provisions of these Rules.  (4) The ACMA may not exercise the discretion referred to in subclause (1) unless the cabling provider has made an application in writing to the ACMA showing just cause why the ACMA should exercise the discretion.  (5) The ACMA will consider the application and provide written notice to the cabling provider of its decision.  (6) The cabling provider may take that notice to an accredited registrar and the registrar will be allowed to register the cabling provider where the notice specifies that the cabling provider may use an expired registration as evidence of competency.  (7) If the registration is granted, the date of effect will be from the date the application is processed by the registrar. Part 2 Registration of cabling providers and conduct of registrar