Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00895:reg:4am
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00895
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4AM
Character Range: 27899–29449

4AM  Matters to be considered in licensing decision
 (1) In making a decision on an application the Secretary must take into account the following matters:
 (a) whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a licence;
 (b) whether the grant of a licence for the premises specified in the application would be detrimental to the amenity of the airport, or any part of the airport, on which the premises are situated;
 (c) whether there is a demonstrated need for the activity proposed under the licence;
 (d) whether the activity proposed under the licence would be likely to encourage the misuse or abuse of alcohol;
 (e) if the applicant is not the airport‑lessee company for the airport on which the premises are situated, the views of the airport‑lessee company for the airport;
 (f) the requirements of regulations 4AN and 4AO.
 (2) In addition to the matters mentioned in subregulation (1), the Secretary may take into account:
 (a) the views of any other person consulted about the application by the Secretary; and
 (b) any other matter that the Secretary has reason to believe is relevant to the application.
 (3) If an applicant for a general licence is a corporation, the Secretary must apply paragraph (1)(a) to each person who is a director of the corporation as if each such person were the applicant.
Note: Part VIIC of the Crimes Act 1914 includes provisions that, in certain circumstances, relieve persons from the requirement to disclose spent convictions and require persons aware of such convictions to disregard them.