21CFactors relevant to authorisation

21C Factors relevant to authorisation (1) Before deciding whether to authorise a use or development under section 21A, the Commission must consider the following: (a) the alternative uses and developments of the land; (b) the ecological sustainability of the affected environment; (c) the principles of management mentioned in section 31; (d) the protection of biological diversity of the affected land; (e) any plan of management in force in respect of the land; (f) the public interest; (g) the views of traditional owners or native title holders of the affected land; (h) any other matters the Commission considers relevant. (2) The Commission must not authorise any use or development of land that is inconsistent with any plan of management of the land. Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1976 21 (3) Unless justified in the circumstances, the Commission must not authorise a person found guilty of an offence related to the environment, wildlife or the use or development of land within the 5 year period immediately before the person applies for the (4) An authorisation must be in a form approved by the Commission.