Port Management Act 1995

On receiving an application under section 73ZZC, Ports Victoria may—

approve the application and renew the mooring service licence that is the subject of the application; or

refuse the application.

In making a decision under subsection (1), Ports Victoria—

must have regard to whether the mooring service described in the application meets the requirements and standards set out in the applicable mooring service determination; and

may have regard to any other matter that Ports Victoria considers relevant.

If Ports Victoria approves an application under subsection (1), Ports Victoria may—

amend or remove any condition of the renewed mooring service licence; or

impose a new condition on the renewed mooring service licence.

A renewed mooring service licence—

takes effect on the day the renewed mooring service licence is issued; and

remains in effect for the period of 5 years commencing on the day the licence takes effect unless suspended, cancelled or surrendered.

Ports Victoria must give the licence holder written notice of the decision made under subsection (1) as soon as practicable after making the decision that—

includes a statement of reasons for the decision; and

sets out details regarding any changes made by Ports Victoria under subsection (3); and

informs the licence holder that they have a right to seek review of the decision under Division 9.

In this section—