I really don't understand the need for a 'security' check for ASIC/AVID renewals.
The checking is basically a request from AusCheck (or whoever) for info from the other agencies (ASIO, AFP, police, et al) and I'm convinced that most of the replies will be negative
ie. 'no information held', 'no conviction(s)' or suchlike, which means that the 'security check' will be OK and the cost ($ & time) is minuscule.
Because the cost of that automated process is so low it then means that checking can be on a more frequent basis to keep the status of their 'customers' up-to-date.
Sure., some checks will come back with black-marks on them and a human will then need to make a decision, but that's what happens now.
AVID/ASIC are a photo_ID, but a 10 year validity period (similar to the passport system) would be workable because agencies have the right/ability to cancel an ID.