Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00852:section:225
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2024C00852
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 225
Character Range: 261589–262345

225  Deferral of action in order to avoid prejudicing a criminal investigation
  If:
 (a) in the performance of a function, or the exercise of a power, conferred on the Commissioner, the Commissioner becomes aware of particular material provided on a social media service, relevant electronic service or designated internet service; and
 (b) apart from this section, the Commissioner would be required to take action under this Act in relation to the material; and
 (c) a member of an Australian police force satisfies the Commissioner that the taking of that action should be deferred until the end of a particular period in order to avoid prejudicing a criminal investigation;
the Commissioner may defer taking that action until the end of that period.