(1) In making a
decision as to whether to approve the transfer of a regular passenger
transport service authorisation, the Minister may take into account the
following matters —
(a) the
qualifications and financial stability of the applicant;
(b) the
interests of persons requiring transport to be provided and of the community
generally.
(2) The Minister is
not required to take into account any matter referred to in subsection (1) in
making a decision in relation to a particular application for approval.