I will explain to you the appeal mechanism or the reconsideration mechanism that we have put in place with the marine sector through regulation.
If you are refused security clearance, you can make a case to the reconsideration office, which is different from my organization in safety and security. You can make your case, with or without a lawyer, and explain why your situation should be reconsidered by the government.
We have done this. We have looked at cases. And generally speaking, we have needed more information. So it could be that your security clearance was refused for lack of information or for what appears to be a contradiction in the information you provided. If you're able to bring corrected facts and data, then clearance could be given to you. However, if the department still refuses to give you clearance, then your next appeal is at the Federal Court level.