Transport (Road Passenger Services) Act 2018

The following may apply for authorisation to provide an on‑demand booking service —

an individual;

2 or more persons who intend to provide the service jointly under a partnership or other agreement;

a body corporate incorporated under a law of this or any other jurisdiction including —

the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth); and

the Associations Incorporation Act 2015; and

the Co‑operatives Act 2009;

any other prescribed entity.

A person who is disqualified under this Part from holding or obtaining an on‑demand booking service authorisation cannot apply for an on‑demand booking service authorisation.

An application for authorisation is to be made to the CEO.

An application must —

be in the approved form; and

contain the information required by the CEO; and

nominate one or more persons who meet the criteria set out in section 30 to represent the applicant in providing the on‑demand booking service; and

be accompanied by a declaration in the approved form —

stating that the authorisations referred to in section 30(b) and (c) have been given; and

acknowledging that documents given to a responsible officer on behalf of the provider of the on‑demand booking service under this Act are taken to be given to the provider of the service;

comply with the requirements of the regulations; and

be accompanied by the prescribed application fee.

At least one person nominated under subsection (4)(c) must be a resident of the State.

At least one person nominated under subsection (4)(c) in relation to a provider that is a body corporate must be a director or manager of the body corporate.

The CEO may, by written notice given to the applicant, require the applicant to provide further information relevant to the application that is specified in the notice within the time (being not less than 30 days) specified in the notice.