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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979

No. 113, 1979

Compilation No. 79

Compilation date: 11 December 2024

                Includes amendments: Act No. 115, 2024

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 11 December 2024 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

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Editorial changes

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Modifications

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Self‑repealing provisions

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Contents
Part I—Preliminary
1 Short title
2 Commencement
3 Repeal
4 Definitions
4AA References to the Attorney‑General
4A Application of the Criminal Code
5 Extension of Act to external Territories
5A Copies of certain notices to be given to Inspector‑General
5B Substitution of references to the Attorney‑General
Part II—The Organisation and the Director‑General
6 Continuance of Organisation
7 Director‑General
8 Control of Organisation
8A Guidelines
9 Term of office of Director‑General
10 Remuneration and allowances of Director‑General
11 Leave of absence
12 Resignation
13 Termination of appointment
14 Acting Director‑General
15 Appointment of a Judge as Director‑General
16 Delegation
Part III—Functions and powers of Organisation
Division 1—General
17 Functions of Organisation
17AA Fees for advice and other services
17A Act not concerned with lawful dissent etc.
18 Communication of intelligence etc.
18A Unauthorised dealing with records
18B Unauthorised recording of information or matter
18C Offences against section 18, 18A or 18B—general rules
18D Offences against section 18, 18A or 18B—IGIS officials
19 Co‑operation with other