(a) that the
internal management protocols for the proposed centre have been finalised and
are of a satisfactory standard, and
(b) that there is a sufficient level of
acceptance, at community and local government level, for the establishment of
an injecting centre at the premises, and
(c) that the premises are suitable
for use as an injecting centre, having regard to all relevant matters
including the following--
(i) public health and safety,
(ii) the visibility
of the premises from the street,
(iii) the proximity of the premises to
schools, child care centres and community centres,
(iv) any matters
prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this section.
(2) If a
community drug action plan is in force in relation to the area within which
the premises of the proposed injecting centre are situated, the
responsible authorities must have regard to that plan in forming an opinion as
to the matters referred to in subsection (1) (b) and (c).
(3) Without
limiting subsection (1), a licence for the conduct of premises as an injecting
centre must not be issued unless the responsible authorities are of the
opinion--