Fisheries Management Act 1994

In considering whether to grant or to refuse to grant a licence application, the Secretary must take into account the following—

any species impact statement,

any written submissions received concerning the application within the period, and at the address for submissions, specified in the notice,

the factors specified in section 220F (Eligibility for listing),

any relevant recovery plan or threat abatement plan,

the principles of ecologically sustainable development,

whether the action proposed is likely to irretrievably reduce the long-term viability of the species, population or ecological community in the region,

whether the action proposed is likely to accelerate the extinction of the species or ecological community or place it at risk of extinction.

The Secretary must also consider the likely social and economic consequences of granting or refusing to grant a licence application.