Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00178:section:66
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2025C00178
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 66
Character Range: 66909–67641

66  Suspension of operation of the Registry
 (1) The Secretary may temporarily suspend the operation of the Registry if satisfied that:
 (a) the suspension is required so that maintenance can be carried out; or
 (b) it is prudent to suspend the operation of the Registry in order to:
 (i) ensure the integrity of the Registry; or
 (ii) prevent, mitigate or minimise abuse of the Registry; or
 (iii) prevent, mitigate or minimise criminal activity involving the Registry.
 (2) If the Secretary suspends the operation of the Registry, the Secretary:
 (a) must publish a notice on the Department's website informing the public of the suspension; and
 (b) may defer taking action in relation to the Registry until the suspension ends.