Victorian Consolidated Regulations

PORT MANAGEMENT (PORT OF MELBOURNE SAFETY AND PROPERTY) REGULATIONS 2020 - REG 13

    (1)     The VPCM may suspend an authority by notifying the holder of the authority of the suspension, if the VPCM reasonably believes that carrying out a hazardous port activity under the authority could—

        (a)     cause a significant risk of injury to a person; or

        (b)     cause a significant risk of damage to property; or

        (c)     cause a significant risk of harm to the environment; or

        (d)     significantly interfere with the orderly and efficient management of the port or with any other authorised activities in the port.

    (2)     A notice under subregulation (1)—

        (a)     must be in writing; and

        (b)     must set out the reasons for the suspension; and

        (c)     must state the period for which the authority is suspended; and

        (d)     takes effect immediately on being sent to the holder of the authority or the holder's employee, agent or contractor carrying out the hazardous port activity.

    (3)     A suspension of an authority ceases to have effect on the expiry of the period stated under subregulation (2)(c).