(1) In this Division:
"issue" , used in relation to a security designated authorisation, includes grant.
(2) For the purposes of this Division, an aviation security status check of a person includes:
(a) if the person is not an Australian citizen, a check as to whether the person is an unlawful non - citizen; and
(b) a check of police records to find out whether the person has a criminal record; and
(c) a security assessment of the person.
(3) Unless the contrary intention appears:
(a) an expression used in this Division that is also used in Division 9 of Part 4 of the Act has the same meaning in this Division as in that Division of the Act; and
(b) an expression used in this Division that is also used in regulations made under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 has the same meaning in this Division as in those regulations.
Note: The holder of a flight crew licence must hold a red ASIC or a grey ASIC (and therefore must have a background check done) to enter the secure area of a security controlled airport--see regulation 3.03.