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Authorising authority must permit WHS entry permit holder to show cause

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Part 7Workplace entry by WHS entry permit holders
Division 5WHS entry permits

139 Authorising authority must permit WHS entry permit holder to show cause

(1)

If, on an application under section 138, the authorising authority is satisfied that a ground may exist for the revocation of the WHS entry permit under section 138(2), the authorising authority must:

(a)

give the WHS entry permit holder written notice (a show cause notice); and

(b)

if the authorising authority considers it appropriate, suspend the operation of the WHS entry permit until the authorising authority decides the application for revocation.

(2)

The show cause notice must:

(a)

contain a statement to the effect that the WHS entry permit holder may, not later than 21 days after the day the WHS entry permit holder is given the notice, give the authorising authority written reasons explaining why the WHS entry permit should not be revoked; and

(b)

be accompanied by a summary of the reasons for the application; and

(c)

if applicable, be accompanied by a notice of suspension of the permit.

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