Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

ACIS ADMINISTRATION ACT 1999 - SECT 16

             (1)  A person who is a motor vehicle producer may apply to the Secretary for registration as an MVP if:

                     (a)  in the 12 months preceding that application, the person produced in Australia at least 30,000 motor vehicles or at least 30,000 engines; or

                     (b)  where paragraph (a) does not apply--the person is able to demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that in the 12 months following the application, the person is likely to produce in Australia at least 30,000 motor vehicles or at least 30,000 engines; or

                     (c)  where neither paragraph (a) nor (b) applies--the person has been given permission by the Minister, under section 20, to apply for registration as an MVP.

             (2)  The application must be made in accordance with Division 5 and conform to any specifications set out in the regulations.