Transport (Road Passenger Services) Act 2018

In making a decision as to whether to grant a regular passenger transport service authorisation, the Minister may take into account all or any of the following matters —

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

the existing service for the transport of passengers on the route or routes, or within the area or areas, proposed to be served, in relation to —

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

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

the condition of the roads to be included in the proposed route or routes or area or areas;

the qualifications and financial stability of the applicant;

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

The Minister is not required to take into account any matter referred to in subsection (1) in making a decision in relation to a particular application for authorisation.