OK. Here’s my update.
When I first went down the AVID route, I studiously followed the guidelines on the CASA website which at the time pretty much stated that you don’t red an ASIC if you do not intend passing through security controlled zones within those airports.
Furthermore, I made email queries with someone at CASA to seek clarification and the general thrust was that the AVID was good if you didn’t intend to use security controlled airports frequently... I.e. not more than once a month.
Fast forward 12 months. They changed their website. So I had to apply for an ASIC in a hurry as I has a trip to YROM.
Thank you Covid!! I got my ASIC in under a week.
And yes, it was inspected with great care on arrival and two also two days later on departure at YROM.
The question uppermost in my mind is how do I apply for a refund for the useless AVID which was sold to me under false pretences?
In short, forget the AVID, it’s a useless piece of plastic, go get the ASIC.