Security and Investigation Industry Act 1995

If the holder of a security agents licence that authorises the licensee to perform the function of controlling crowds is charged by a police officer or the Director of Public Prosecutions with a prescribed offence, the

Commissioner must, by notice in writing to the holder of the licence (a

suspension notice), suspend the licence until further notice.

Suspension of a licence under this section takes effect immediately on service of a suspension notice advising that the licence has been suspended.

Suspension of a licence under this section may not be revoked by the Commissioner unless—

the holder of the licence has been found not guilty by a court of the criminal charges relevant to the licence having been suspended, or those charges have been withdrawn or dismissed; and

the Commissioner is satisfied that revocation of the suspension would not be contrary to the public interest.

The Commissioner must, as soon as reasonably practicable after becoming aware that all charges relevant to suspension of a licence under this section have been finalised—

confirm or revoke the suspension; and

advise the holder of the licence in writing of the confirmation or revocation; and

if the holder of the licence has surrendered the licence and the suspension is revoked—return the licence to the licence holder.