Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00186:clause:2_77rf
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2012A00186
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 77RF
Character Range: 32680–33459

77RF  Grounds for making an order
 (1) The High Court may make a suppression order or non‑publication order on one or more of the following grounds:
 (a) the order is necessary to prevent prejudice to the proper administration of justice;
 (b) the order is necessary to prevent prejudice to the interests of the Commonwealth or a State or Territory in relation to national or international security;
 (c) the order is necessary to protect the safety of any person;
 (d) the order is necessary to avoid causing undue distress or embarrassment to a party to or witness in a criminal proceeding involving an offence of a sexual nature (including an act of indecency).
 (2) A suppression order or non‑publication order must specify the ground or grounds on which the order is made.