Meaning of suitable person
18 Meaning of suitable person
For the purposes of an application under this Act, or a decision made under this Act, the following matters may be taken into account when determining whether the person is, or is no longer, a suitable person:
if the person has been found guilty of an offence under this Act;
if the person has been found guilty of an offence under any other Act or law that – is relevant to the application, or decision, being made; or is an offence punishable by imprisonment for a term longer than 6 months;
if the person has failed to comply with a requirement of this Act, or a requirement or condition of an authorisation issued or granted under this Act;
if there has been an unfavourable accreditation audit or biosecurity audit in respect of the person;
any prescribed matter;
any other matter that the person considering the application, or making the decision, considers relevant to the application or decision.
This provision refers to the regulations (prescribed matter
). Made under this Act:
- Biosecurity (Livestock Traceability) Regulations 2024
- Biosecurity (Salmonid Biosecurity Zones) Regulations 2022
- Biosecurity Regulations 2022
4 more instruments made under this Act are listed on the Act’s overview.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory notesSecond reading speech
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