Bus Safety Act 2009

This section applies to an operator of a bus service who has been granted an exemption under this Division if—

Safe Transport Victoria considers that the operator—

is no longer able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of Safe Transport Victoria the matters referred to in section 52 or to satisfy the conditions, or to comply with the restrictions, of the exemption; or

is not operating the bus service to which the exemption relates, or has not done so for at least the preceding 12 months; or

the operator contravenes this Act or the regulations.

Safe Transport Victoria may—

suspend the exemption for a period determined by Safe Transport Victoria; or

revoke the exemption with immediate effect or with effect from a specified future date.

Before making a decision under subsection (2), Safe Transport Victoria—

must notify the operator in writing—

that Safe Transport Victoria is considering making a decision under subsection (2) of the kind, and for the reasons, specified in the notice; and

that the operator may, within 28 days or such longer period as is specified in the notice, make written representations to Safe Transport Victoria showing cause why the decision should not be made; and

must consider any representations made under paragraph (a)(ii) and not withdrawn.

If Safe Transport Victoria suspends or revokes the exemption, Safe Transport Victoria must, by written notice given to the operator, provide—

a statement of reasons for the suspension or revocation; and

information about the right of review under Part 6.

Safe Transport Victoria may withdraw a suspension of the exemption by written notice given to the operator.