Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2014A00108:clause:3_35b
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2014A00108
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3 cl 35B
Character Range: 93574–94667

35B  Applications for authorities to conduct special intelligence operations
 (1) The Director‑General, a senior position‑holder or an ASIO employee may apply to the Minister for an authority to conduct a special intelligence operation on behalf of the Organisation.
 (2) An application may be made:
 (a) in writing signed by the applicant; or
 (b) if the applicant reasonably believes that the delay caused by making a written application may be prejudicial to security—orally in person, or by telephone or other means of communication.
 (3) To avoid doubt, nothing in this Division prevents an application for a special intelligence operation authority being made in respect of a special intelligence operation that has been the subject of a previous application.
Note: A special intelligence operation authority can be varied, but not so as to extend beyond 12 months—see section 35F.
 (4) As soon as practicable after making an application in accordance with paragraph (2)(b), the applicant must:
 (a) make a written record of the application; and
 (b) give a copy of it to the Minister.