Deputy Chairperson BLA & Chairperson MCTCC

The Business Licensing Authority

The Business Licensing Authority (BLA) is an independent statutory authority established under the Business Licensing Authority Act 1998. The BLA administers the licensing and registration provisions of various business licensing legislation in Victoria.

The BLA is responsible for determining licensing and registration decisions. Members act autonomously, however meet on a regular basis to ensure consistency in decision making and co-ordination of relevant issues.

Role and Functions of the BLA

The BLA is empowered under the below legislation to grant or refuse occupational licensing and registration applications; allow otherwise disqualified persons to be involved in certain industries if not contrary to the public interest; and impose conditions or restrictions on licensees and registrants if deemed necessary to protect consumer or public interests-

• Conveyancers Act 2006
• Estate Agents Act 1980
• Motor Car Traders Act 1986
• Owners Corporation Act 2006
• Rooming House Operators Act 2016
• Second Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 1989
• Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019
• Australian Consumer Law and Fair...