Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00179:section:87
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00179
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 87
Character Range: 128019–129086

87  Registrar must decide whether to approve change in control

Scope
 (1) This section applies if an application is made for approval of a change in control of a licence holder under section 86.

Decision
 (2) The Registrar must decide:
 (a) to approve the change in control; or
 (b) to refuse to approve the change in control.
Note: The applicant must be notified of the decision (see section 88).
 (3) Before deciding whether to approve or refuse to approve a change in control, the Registrar may consult with:
 (a) the Regulator; or
 (b) the Minister.
 (4) In deciding whether to approve or refuse to approve a change in control, the Registrar:
 (a) must have regard to whether the licence would, if the change in control occurred, meet the merit criteria; and
 (b) must have regard to any matters prescribed by the licensing scheme; and
 (c) may have regard to the following matters:
 (i) matters raised in consultations (if any) under subsection (3);
 (ii) matters prescribed by the licensing scheme;
 (iii) any other matters the Registrar considers relevant.