Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) The Secretary may, in writing, direct an issuing body to suspend an ASIC if:
(a) the holder of the ASIC has been convicted of an aviation - security - relevant offence, but has not yet been sentenced for the offence; and
(b) the Secretary reasonably considers that either:
(i) the holder of the ASIC constitutes a threat to aviation security; or
(ii) there is a risk that the holder of the ASIC may use aviation in connection with serious crime.
(2) In considering whether subparagraph (1)(b)(i) or (ii) applies, the Secretary must consider:
(a) the type of offence for which the holder was convicted and the circumstances in which the offence was committed; and
(b) the effect the suspension may have on the holder's employment; and
(c) the location of the area where the holder is employed; and
(d) whether the holder is employed in a landside security zone or airside area; and
(e) anything else relevant that the Secretary knows about.
(3) If the Secretary makes a direction under subregulation (1), the Secretary must tell the Secretary AGD, in writing, about the direction.