Well it appears that Auscheck have slowed their background check clearances to something like watching an ant crawl though treacle.
Lots of aircrew, ground crew, airport staff, screeners etc all waiting for their cards. Some back as far as January.
A little bird told me that the initial delays were caused by the Women's World Cup and the need to do a securtiy check on dear old Dolly showing people to their seats and the latest delays being blamed on the ASEAN summit in Melbourne earlier this month.
Remember this is the outfit that is going to take over 100% of all ASIC issuing from 01 July 2025. I know I will be renewing my card before that date with one of the exisitng issuijng bodies.