(1)  For the purposes of paragraph (ab) of the definition of probationary licence in the Act, a person has applied for a licence in prescribed circumstances if the person has applied for the licence –

(a) following a period of suspension from driving ordered by an Australian court; or

(b) following a period of suspension, or disqualification, from driving imposed under the Act or any other Act; or

(c) having previously held a driver licence which was cancelled in accordance with the Act or any other Act; or

(d) having previously held a driver licence and following a period of ineligibility to hold a driver licence –

(i) ordered by an Australian court; or

(ii) under the Act or any other Act; or

(e) to replace an equivalent licence issued under a corresponding law.

(2)  For the purposes of paragraph (ac) of the definition of probationary licence in the Act, a person has completed a period of suspension, or disqualification, in prescribed circumstances if the person has completed –

(a) a period of suspension, or disqualification, from driving ordered by an Australian court; or

(b) a period of suspension, or disqualification, from driving imposed under the Act or any other Act.

(3)  The Registrar may issue a driver licence as a probationary licence if the Registrar considers it appropriate in the circumstances.