17Application for registration

17 Application for registration (1) A person may apply to the commissioner for registration under this Act, other than registration to engage in a regulated activity for which the person is not eligible to be registered. (2) A person who has an adult conviction or finding of guilt for a class A disqualifying offence is not eligible to be registered to engage in— Note If the person is registered to engage in another regulated activity, the registration is subject to the condition that the person not engage in a regulated activity involving children or an NDIS activity (see s 42A). (3) Also, if either of the following apply, a person is not eligible to be registered to engage in a regulated activity involving children: (a) the person has received a negative notice (however described) for engaging in a regulated activity involving children under a corresponding law; (b) the person has their registration for engaging in a regulated activity involving children cancelled under a corresponding law. (4) A registered person may apply to the commissioner, not later than the day the person’s registration expires, to renew the person’s

(5) If a person applies to renew their registration, the person’s registration remains in force until the application is decided. (6) This section is subject to section 22.