Victorian Numbered Acts

GAME MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ACT 2014 (NO. 24 OF 2014) - SECT 35

After section 25A of the Wildlife Act 1975 insert —

        " 25AB     Mandatory cancellation of certain licences by Game Management Authority

    (1)     The Game Management Authority must cancel a wildlife licence in respect of specified birds or a game licence if the Authority is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the holder knowingly provided false or misleading information with the application.

    (2)     Before cancelling a licence under this section, the Game Management Authority must—

        (a)     notify the holder in writing that it is proposed to cancel the licence; and

        (b)     allow the holder 14 days within which to make oral or written submissions about the proposal.

    (3)     In making a decision, the Game Management Authority must—

        (a)     have regard to the submissions; and

        (b)     notify the holder of the decision.

    (4)     In addition to cancelling the licence, the Game Management Authority may—

        (a)     cancel any other game licence or wildlife licence in respect of specified birds issued to that person; and

        (b)     specify a time within which the person may not apply for another game licence or wildlife licence in respect of specified birds.".