Section 6

the prescribed fee;

any particulars, information and documents that may be specified by the Director; and

if required by the Director, a statutory declaration by the applicant verifying any information contained in or relating to the application.

issue the licence applied for subject to such terms and conditions as the Director thinks fit to impose; or

refuse to issue the licence applied for.

the character and fitness of the applicant to be issued with a licence or, where the applicant is a body corporate, the character and fitness of the members of the board of directors or committee or board of trustees or other governing body of the body corporate;

the ability of the applicant to operate and maintain a private hospital, medical clinic, clinical laboratory or healthcare establishment (as the case may be) in accordance with the prescribed standards;

the suitability of the premises or conveyance (including the facilities and equipment in the premises or conveyance) to be licensed for use as a private hospital, medical clinic, clinical laboratory or healthcare establishment, as the case may be; and

the adequacy of the nursing and other staff that is to be employed at the premises or conveyance to be licensed.

inspect the premises or conveyance to be licensed, or cause such premises or conveyance to be inspected by an authorised officer; and

require the applicant at the applicant’s own expense —

to make such alteration or improvement to the premises or conveyance to be licensed; or

to provide, fix or install such facilities and equipment in the premises or conveyance,as the Director may specify.

must be in the form that the Director determines;

is valid for the period stated in the licence unless it is sooner revoked under section 9; and

may be renewed upon its expiry.