Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00706:clause:2_6
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00706
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 6
Character Range: 41540–42861

6  When application for driver licence can be refused
 (1) The driver licensing authority may refuse an application for issue or variation of a driver licence if the authority is satisfied that:
 (a) the person is not eligible for the licence or variation; or
 (b) the applicant does not have sufficient knowledge of road law or driving ability, or is not suitable to hold a driver licence; or
 (c) the applicant does not meet the medical standards referred to in clause 16(2) applicable to the driver licence; or
 (d) the applicant has not complied with the requirements of a law relating to the assessment of drivers convicted of offences involving alcohol or drugs in force in the jurisdiction in which the person had last been disqualified from driving; or
 (e) the applicant has failed to pay a fine or pecuniary penalty arising out of the use of a motor vehicle in Australia; or
 (f) a provision of these Supporting Principles prevents approval of the application; or
 (g) the applicant has not complied with a requirement of the Primary or Supporting Principles.
 (2) The driver licensing authority may refuse an application for issue or variation of a driver licence in accordance with:
 (a) an order made by a court in Australia; or
 (b) a law in force in the jurisdiction relating to the non‑payment of fines.