Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1988 NO. 158 CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS - REG 268

268. (1) Where the Authority has reason to think that there may exist facts or
circumstances that would justify the variation, suspension or cancellation of
a licence or certificate on a ground specified in regulation 269, the
Authority may, by notice in writing served on the holder of the licence or
certificate, suspend the licence or certificate for the purpose of an
investigation under this regulation.

(2) Where the Authority suspends a licence or certificate in pursuance of
subregulation (1), the Authority shall forthwith investigate the matter, and
the suspension shall cease upon the completion of the investigation or at the
expiration of 28 days from and including the date on which the suspension took
effect, whichever is the earlier, but without prejudice to the powers of the
Authority under regulation 269.

(3) Where:

   (a)  the Authority, upon the completion of an investigation under this
        regulation, gives to the holder of the licence or certificate a notice
        under subregulation 269 (3); and

   (b)  the suspension of the licence or certificate under this regulation had
        not ceased before the completion of the investigation; the licence or
        certificate shall remain suspended during the time specified by the
        Authority in that notice as the time within which the holder of the
        licence or certificate may show cause why the licence or certificate
        should not be varied, suspended or cancelled under regulation 269.