26.3  Matters to be considered by Authority

The considerations referred to in clause 26.2(c) are the following:

(a)  whether the Authority has the statutory power to take the action requested by the Service Provider pursuant to clause 26.2(a);

(b)  whether there is any alternative course available to the Service Provider (and the cost of such alternative course) which would not require action by the Authority;

(c)  the effect the requested action would have on the interests of any third parties;

(d)  whether the timing and substance of the request is such as to enable the Authority to consider the merits of the request in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness (taking into account where appropriate the necessity or desirability of consultation with other Interested parties); and

(e)  whether the action requested would have any implications for safety, either of any third parties or members of the public.