36Suspending an Australian launch permit

36 Suspending an Australian launch permit

(1) The Minister may, in writing, suspend an Australian launch permit if: (a) the holder of the permit contravenes a condition of the permit; or (b) the Minister considers that, for reasons relevant to the security, defence or international relations of Australia, the permit should be suspended; or (c) an incident involving a space object covered by the permit occurs during the liability period for the launch or return of the object. (2) The Minister must give notice of the suspension to the holder of the permit. The notice must specify the day the suspension takes effect. (3) An Australian launch permit 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 permit. The notice must specify the day the revocation takes effect. (6) The Minister may vary or revoke an Australian launch permit even while it is suspended.