Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00313:section:146
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2021C00313
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 146
Character Range: 177447–178425

146  Request to disclose information or documents involving national security
 (1) This section applies if a person who has been requested to disclose information or documents to the ICC:
 (a) refuses to do so on the ground that disclosure would prejudice Australia's national security interests; or
 (b) refers the matter to the Attorney‑General on that ground.
 (2) The Attorney‑General must determine whether or not he or she is of the opinion that the disclosure would prejudice Australia's national security interests.
 (3) If the Attorney‑General forms the opinion that the disclosure would prejudice Australia's national security interests, the request for disclosure must be dealt with in accordance with the procedure specified in sections 148 and 149.
 (4) If, after the procedure specified in sections 148 and 149 is followed, the request for disclosure is not able to be resolved, the Attorney‑General may refuse the request or decline to authorise the disclosure.