Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407:clause:1_17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 17
Character Range: 21306–22054

17  Background to Division
 (1) Under section 17 of the Act, the Minister may, in accordance with the regulations and by notice in writing, declare that a specified requirement of the regulations does not apply to a specified person or vehicle.
 (2) An exemption under the section:
 (a) applies only in the jurisdiction where it is made; and
 (b) may be unconditional or subject to specified conditions.
 (3) This Division includes provisions about the making of exemptions under the section, and the amendment and revocation of exemptions made under the section.
 (4) Under this Division, an exemption under the section may be made (and amended or revoked) without application.
 (5) Also, a notice under the section is a disallowable instrument.