46SSuspending a return authorisation

46S Suspending a return authorisation

(1) The Minister may, in writing, suspend a return authorisation if: (a) the holder of the authorisation contravenes a condition of the authorisation; or (b) the Minister considers that, for reasons relevant to the security, defence or international relations of Australia, the authorisation should be suspended; or (c) an incident involving a space object covered by the authorisation occurs during the liability period for the return of the object. (2) The Minister must give notice of the suspension to the holder of the authorisation. The notice must specify the day the suspension takes effect. (3) A return authorisation has no effect while suspended. (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 authorisation. The notice must specify the day the revocation takes effect. (6) The Minister may vary or revoke a return authorisation even while it is suspended.