46Suspending an Australian high power rocket permit

46 Suspending an Australian high power rocket permit

(1) The Minister may, in writing, suspend an Australian high power rocket 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 the high power rocket covered by the permit occurs during the liability period for the launch of the rocket. (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 high power rocket 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 high power rocket permit even while it is suspended.