CASA really are up in arms, I really don't quite understand. My class one medical was issued in less than a week which was great, how long does it take to complete the security checks? I have been waiting so long and even when I did call them they said they received it three months after I had lodged my application!! Apparently they are only just finishing my security checks four months later!
How could they actually say no you can't have an ASIC? I was told that initially too because I was only studying for my CPL and wouldn't need access to those restricted parts of the airport, but at some airports such as Coffs and Bathurst, you cannot get back in without an ASIC card.
I am now waiting for my ASIC card to arrive...
Hopefully they will sort this out soon