Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

SPACE ACTIVITIES ACT 1998 - SECT 25

             (1)  The Minister may, by written notice, suspend a space licence if:

                     (a)  the holder of the licence contravenes a condition of the licence; or

                     (b)  the Minister considers that, for reasons relevant to Australia's national security, foreign policy or international obligations, the licence should be suspended.

Note:          Under subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 , the Minister may revoke a suspension.

             (2)  A space licence has no effect while suspended, but the period for which it remains in force continues to run despite the suspension.

             (3)  A space licence may be revoked or varied even while it is suspended.