26Suspending a launch facility licence

26 Suspending a launch facility licence

(1) The Minister may, in writing, suspend a launch facility licence if: (a) the holder of the licence contravenes a condition of the licence; or (b) the Minister considers that, for reasons relevant to the security, defence or international relations of Australia, the licence should be suspended. (2) The Minister must give notice of the suspension to the holder of the licence. The notice must specify the day the suspension takes effect. (3) A launch facility licence has no effect while suspended, but the period for which it remains in force continues to run despite the suspension. (4) The Minister may, in writing, revoke a suspension under subsection (1). (5) The Minister must give notice of the revocation to the holder of the licence. The notice must specify the day the revocation takes effect. (6) The Minister may vary or revoke a launch facility licence even while it is suspended.