Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) A person may apply, in writing, to the Secretary to be approved as a known consignor if the person:
(a) carries on a business that engages in originating cargo; or
(b) intends to carry on such a business.
(2) The application must:
(a) be in the form approved, in writing, by the Secretary; and
(b) include the information required by the form.
Further information
(3) The Secretary may request, in writing, that the applicant provide:
(a) further information in relation to the application; or
(b) access for inspection of one or more of the applicant's sites to gather further information in relation to the application.
(4) The notice must specify the period within which the further information or access is to be provided.
(5) An inspection under paragraph (3)(b) may be conducted by any of the following:
(a) an APS employee;
(b) a person who is engaged as a consultant or contractor to perform services for the Department;
(c) a law enforcement officer.
(6) The Secretary may refuse to consider the application until the applicant provides the further information or access.