There are certain circumstances in which SLED will be required to suspend or revoke a security licence.

Reasons for licence suspension include:

  • If SLED believes you have engaged, or may engage, in improper conduct
  • If you are charged with a serious offence
  • If you breach the Security Industry Act 1997 legislation or regulations
  • If you are found liable to a prescribed civil penalty

Reasons for licence revocation include:

  • If you are convicted or an indictable offence, including assault, theft, fraud, drug offences and murder
  • If you are linked to criminal intelligence or a criminal investigation
  • If you provide false or misleading information to SLED in your licence application or renewal
  • If you breach the Security Industry Act 1997 legislation or regulations
  • If there is criminal intelligence that suggests you are likely to engage in improper conduct if you continue to hold a security licence
  • Any other reason prescribed under the Act or the regulations.