I had an AVID for quite a few years operating out of Moorabbin as it had approval from the govt dept to only require ASICs for entry into certain areas on the airport - they lost that exemption some years ago.My regular trips to Qld in the Pitts (220 nm range) had to avoid many airports, I diverted to one of those in unfavourable weather and quickly refuelled etc then got going.
I had a long discussion with Essendon Airport management about that note regarding "frequent use" Applicants and cardholders
Even if I flew in, and departed without stopping the engine (a typical training flight), I was airside so needed an ASIC. I was crew (instructor) so needed an ASIC - pilots with an ASIC can only escort a passenger. I asked about their visitor cards per Applying for an ASIC or an MSIC They only gave them to people who drove in, but even if I drove in prior to the flight they wouldn't give me one because they don't allow them to be taken away from the airport.
We had an aerobatic contest at a security controlled airport in country NSW owned by the local council - all good as we were given visitor cards and had to be escorted by someone with an ASIC - worked well until the last day - we had to return the cards to the council office before we departed. But then we can't get to the aeroplane to depart as crew being escorted require a visitor card.
All a farce as others have said. Have fun!