Standard MSIC

A Standard MSIC will be issued to all persons over 18 years of age subject to satisfying the necessary requirements. A Standard MSIC is valid for a period of either two or four years unless the applicant is dependent upon a visa. The expiry date in this instance will be the end date of the visa.

A background check is completed by AusCheck for all standard MSIC applicants when they submit their initial application.

For those applicants who select a 4 year MSIC they will undergo a second background check scheduled to occur on the second year anniversary of the issue of the MSIC. The follow-up background check assures that the holder continues to be eligible to hold an MSIC.

As part of undergoing the follow-up background check, a holder of a four year MSIC must notify their MSIC issuing body of all changes to their name and permanent residential address at least 2 years and 30 days prior to the MSIC expiry date printed on their MSIC. This must be done in the following ways:

Changes to permanent residential address

You must report all changes to your permanent residential address in writing to your MSIC issuing body. These changes can be submitted via an online form on the PPA website or there is a form that you can download and send to the PPA under the Forms/Templates and Useful contacts tab on this website.

Changes to your name

In person — provide to your MSIC issuing body an original certificate issued by a State or Territory authority that recognises the change of name (ie. Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages of that State or Territory)

By post — send to your MSIC issuing body a signed and witnessed Statutory Declaration detailing your change of name (include full previous and new names).

You will need to complete the steps that your Issuing Body requires to obtain an MSIC that reflects your new name.

Withdrawal of Consent

If you are found eligible for a 4 year MSIC and do not want to have the second background check completed you may withdraw your consent. This withdrawal must be submitted to your MSIC Issuing Body in writing and you must surrender the MSIC at that time. The withdrawal of consent must occur prior to the second check being completed. Your MSIC will be cancelled immediately and the person/company that incurred the cost of your MSIC may be entitled to a refund of the AusCheck fee associated with the check.

MSIC based on your ASIC

An applicant who holds a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) has already had the background checks completed so will only need to show proof of identification and operational need. An MSIC issued to an ASIC holder will expire on the same date that their ASIC expires.

Under 18 MSIC

From 1 st November 2016, All ASIC and MSIC applicants who are under 18 years of age will be required to undergo a national security assessment prior to being issued an ASIC or MSIC. ASIC and MSIC background checks are required to be updated every two years. Signed consent from your parent or guardian will be required if you are under 14 years of age. A criminal history check will not be included as part of the background check.