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In forceDuration of security clearances
Part 3Explosives licences and security clearances
Division 2Security clearances
16 Duration of security clearances
(1) , (2)
(Repealed)
(3)
A security clearance remains in force (unless sooner cancelled) for the period of 5 years after it is granted.
(4)
If a licence is issued to a person during the term of a security clearance, the security clearance is taken to continue in force while the licence is in force, unless the security clearance is sooner cancelled.
(5)
A security clearance is not in force during any period it is suspended.
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