Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2015A00031:clause:1_25a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2015A00031
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 25A
Character Range: 34509–35371

25A  Deciding if things prejudicial to the security, defence or international relations of Australia
  For the purposes of this Part, in deciding whether a thing would, or would not, prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia, the Minister, a delegate of the Minister or the Secretary:
 (a) must have regard to the criteria prescribed by the regulations for the purposes of this paragraph; and
 (b) may have regard to any other matters that the Minister, delegate of the Minister or Secretary considers appropriate.
Note: If after applying this section in relation to a decision under this Part, a delegate of the Minister is satisfied that a thing would prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia, the delegate must refer the matter to the Minister to decide personally: see subsections 73(7) and (8).