Transport Co-ordination Act 1966

The Minister may, before granting or refusing a licence for an aircraft, take into account any one or more of the following matters —

the necessity for the service proposed to be provided and the convenience that would be afforded to the public by the provision of the proposed service; and

the existing service for the conveyance of passengers or goods upon the routes, or within the area, proposed to be served, in relation to —

its present adequacy and possibilities for improvement to meet all reasonable public demands; and

the effect upon the existing service of the service proposed to be provided;

the condition of the airports and landing grounds to be included in any proposed route or area; and

the character, qualifications and financial stability of the applicant; and

the interests of persons requiring transport to be provided, and of the community generally,

Notwithstanding anything in subsection (1) the Minister may at any stage for any reason defer an application or refrain from dealing with an application.