Issuing a permit

If the application for a permit is approved, the Registry will arrange for the permit to be sent by pre-paid post to the address of the organisation. If the authorised representative requires the permit on an urgent basis, they should contact the Registry to make arrangements to collect the permit in person from the Registry. 

When will a permit not be issued

The Commission may refuse to issue a permit if it is not satisfied that the permit holder is a fit and proper person to hold the permit. 

A permit will not be issued to a nominated official if at the time the Commission is determining the application –

• a right of entry the official had under an industrial law or work health and safety law is suspended under that law; or
• the official is disqualified under an industrial law or a work health and safety law from exercising, or applying for, a right of entry permit under that law.

Conditions imposed on a permit

A permit can be issued unconditionally, or with certain conditions imposed by the Commission. Conditions can be imposed on a permit even when a permit is suspended.

If it appears that a right of entry permit requires conditions to be imposed upon it, the Commission will contact the registered organisation prior to the application being finalised. 

If the Commission imposes a condition on the permit, it will be recorded on the physical permit card. The permit ceases to have effect until the Commission records the new or changed conditions imposed upon the permit. To facilitate the recording of the condition(s) on the permit, it must be returned to the Commission within 7 days. 

Will there need to be a hearing

If the Commission identifies a matter of concern when reviewing the fit and proper person criteria, or a matter which may give rise to a condition being imposed on a permit, or a matter that would result in a refusal of a permit being issued, it is possible that the Commission will convene a hearing. The registered organisation will be informed of these matters (and duly notified as applicable) as the application progresses.